Diez países europeos crean Coalición Antibalística de defensa

Ten European countries — Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom — announced the creation of the Anti-Ballistic Coalition, a "purely defensive" initiative to build an integrated missile defense architecture for Europe. Source: hoydo

The coalition aims to unify the defense industrial base, research, and operational expertise to jointly counter ballistic missile threats. The founding members stressed that the initiative "is not directed against any people, but in defense of our own." Source: infobae It will complement existing European missile defense systems.

Ukraine's experience

A key pillar is leveraging Ukraine's "unique" experience in missile defense gained since the 2022 Russian invasion. Source: emolcl The coalition will establish common operational requirements, technical groups, and a roadmap to initial capability. Source: elespanol French President Emmanuel Macron said: "Faced with the ballistic threat, we make a clear choice: protect Ukraine, strengthen our collective security, and build a Europe of defense."

Open to new members

Though launched with ten members, the coalition remains open to other countries that share its principles and objectives. Source: hoydo The first meeting in Paris included a technical segment and a leaders' segment, coinciding with the Coalition of the Willing summit. Source: infobae