Nine European countries and Ukraine, on Monday, announced the formation of a coalition to develop “purely defensive” anti-ballistic capabilities in Europe.
They cited “the growing threat” of ballistic missiles as reason.
“We believe that the protection of Europe requires a global solution of integrated missile defence architecture to deter and defeat future missile threats,” said the joint declaration.
The coalition include Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.
“By bringing together our defence industrial base, our research, and our operational experience, we aim to build a shared anti-ballistic missile capacity for Europe,” it said.
