On March 11, 2026, Thales, a prominent French military-industrial conglomerate, officially launched its 'Sky Guardian' (also known as SkyDefender) integrated air defense and anti-missile system. Tailored to neutralize a wide array of aerial threats, including drones, fighter aircraft, ballistic missiles, and hypersonic missiles, the system is equipped with an impressive detection range of up to 5,000 kilometers. Leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, 'Sky Guardian' seamlessly integrates with diverse sensors and weaponry, offering unparalleled flexibility to adapt to different national air defense frameworks. It provides comprehensive defense coverage, spanning from low-altitude to deep-space threats. This development is widely perceived as Europe's strategic countermeasure to the U.S. 'Golden Dome' program, underscoring Europe's commitment to achieving defense independence.