Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Europe’s security is at a turning point. NATO says air defence needs to grow by 400% — a wake-up call we can’t ignore.
A key pillar in this context is the European Sky Shield Initiative, #ESSI for short, which has been joined by 24 collaborating nations so far.
And we are proud that HENSOLDT’s radar tech, proven on Ukraine’s front lines, is becoming one of the backbones of this new, integrated European defence network.
In the interview below, our colleague Stig Jenssen, Director Group Sales Nordic Countries, is explaining more about the background of NATO´s wake up call, the development of ESSI and learnings from Ukraine.
Europe’s security is at a turning point. NATO says air defence needs to grow by 400% — a wake-up call we can’t ignore.
A key pillar in this context is the European Sky Shield Initiative, #ESSI for short, which has been joined by 24 collaborating nations so far.
And we are proud that HENSOLDT’s radar tech, proven on Ukraine’s front lines, is becoming one of the backbones of this new, integrated European defence network.
In the interview below, our colleague Stig Jenssen, Director Group Sales Nordic Countries, is explaining more about the background of NATO´s wake up call, the development of ESSI and learnings from Ukraine.
