European Sky Shield Initiative: Slovenia orders more IRIS-T SLM units from Diehl Defence
The Slovenian Ministry of Defence has signed a contract to procure two additional fire units of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defence system.
European Sky Shield Initiative: Denmark procures combat-proven IRIS-T SLM air defence system
The IRIS-T SLM is designed to counter threats such as aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones at distances of up to 40 kilometres and altitudes reaching 20 kilometres.
Switzerland signs contract for combat-proven IRIS-T SLM ground based air defence system
Switzerland has signed a contract to procure five IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to protect its population against medium-range aerial threats.
Sweden acquires IRIS-T SLM air defence system under European Sky Shield Initiative
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a major defence contract with German defence company Diehl Defence to procure seven fire units of the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system.
Switzerland completes TRML-4D radar trials for future medium-range ground-based air defence system
Switzerland plans to procure four or five IRIS-T SLM systems from German manufacturer Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, with contract negotiations at an advanced stage.
EU approves joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM air defence system under project JAMIE
The successful deployment with high effectiveness of the IRIS-T SLM systems in Ukraine underlines the importance of this modern system for European air defence in the medium-range layer.
ESSI: Bulgaria signs contract for IRIS-T SLM air defence system
Bulgaria has signed a contract to procure the German medium-range air defence system, IRIS-T SLM, as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
Germany to deliver 17 additional IRIS-T air defence systems to Ukraine
Germany has announced an order for 17 additional IRIS-T air defence systems for Ukraine, with deliveries set to commence in 2024.
IRIS-T SLM air defence system for Germany: Luftwaffe achieves initial operating capability
The systems of the type IRIS-T SLM are used to protect critical infrastructure, objects and people on the ground through the engagement of aerial threats originating from aircraft, missiles and drones.
Air defence: Bulgaria approves purchase of combat-proven IRIS-T SLM system
On August 6, the Bulgarian parliament approved funding for the purchase of the IRIS-T SLM (Surface-Launched Medium-Range) air defence system.
Diehl Defence delivers first unit of IRIS-T SLM system to German Armed Forces
German defence procurement agency (BAAINBw) announced the successful delivery of the first unit of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system from Diehl Defence.
Kongsberg and MBDA withdraw from Swiss air defence procurement
The project “GBAD MR” is a procurement project for renewing important air defence systems of the Swiss Armed Forces.