瑞士和德国签署协议 将联合购买多个陆基防空系统

Core Points - Switzerland and Germany have agreed to jointly purchase multiple ground-based air defense systems as part of the European Shield initiative, aimed at enhancing defense procurement cooperation [1] - The agreement involves the purchase of medium-range ground air defense systems from German manufacturer Diehl Defence, with negotiations nearly completed and a contract expected to be signed in the coming weeks [1] - This initiative aligns with Switzerland's new defense strategy, which mandates that at least 30% of its weapons must be procured from Europe [1] - The European Shield initiative, launched by Germany in 2022, aims to improve cost efficiency and flexibility through joint procurement of air defense and missile defense systems among participating countries [1]