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Airbus connects German and Swedish air defense forces

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During a NATO exercise in Crete, Airbus combined German IRIS-T and Swedish Patriot systems with a common guidance software. According to the manufacturer's instructions, joint processes with sharp shots were also tested.

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Source date: 14.10.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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