France proposes co-production of SAMP/T NG air defense system to Europe

Emmanuel Macron proposes co-producing the Franco-Italian SAMP/T NG system for the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).

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Launched in 2022 by Germany, ESSI aims to pool European air defense capabilities.

This offer could revive Franco-German defense cooperation.

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Cette proposition marque un tournant dans la coopération européenne en matière de défense aérienne, après des tensions initiales entre la France et l’Allemagne sur le projet ESSI.

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