Ukraine will soon receive additional IRIS-T surface-to-air missile system from Germany

Germany plans to transfer additional IRIS-T surface-to-air missile systems in the SLM modification to Ukraine.

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This was told by the head of Diehl Defence, who came to Ukraine on 18 April on a working visit. According to him, this year the AFU will receive new SAMs. One of the systems is planned to be handed over to Ukraine in the coming weeks. By the way, the Ukrainian army currently has three batteries of IRIS-T SLM SAMs.

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IRIS-T is a medium-range surface-to-air missile system. It was developed by the German company Diehl Defence in 2014. The complex is designed to destroy aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise and ballistic missiles.

IRIS-T in the SLM modification is considered one of the most advanced air defence systems. The Ukrainian army has been using the SAM since the beginning of the full-scale war with Russia. The system has proven itself in combat conditions.

Source: BILD