European Sky Shield Initiative
| Type | Regional Military Initiative |
|---|---|
| Established on | 13 October 2022 |
| Members | |
| Area | 3,697,779.6 km2 (1,427,720.7 sq mi) |
| Population | 382,234,470 |
The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) is a project to build a ground-based integrated European air defence system which includes anti-ballistic missile capability. As of 2025, 24 European states participate in the initiative.
A related but separate proposal is European Sky Shield for Ukraine, which would deploy a European-led Integrated Air Protection Zone covering western Ukraine using NATO member combat air patrols.