Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. IRIS-T SLM. Photo: Getty Images Germany intends to provide Ukraine with 12 IRIS-T SLM medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems.

Recent posts from defense sources have stirred excitement across social media, claiming that Ukraine’s air defense systems may have done the unthinkable — intercepted Russian ballistic missiles using ...

The IRIS-T SLM missile is an extended-range variant of the original IRIS-T SLS missile, which in hardware terms is indistinguishable from its air-launched counterpart. The SLM missile has a maximum ...

German Chancellor Scholz and Defence Minister Pistorius take part in the commissioning of the IRIS-T SLM air defence system in Panker TODENDORF, Germany (Reuters) - Germany will not slacken in its ...

In a major milestone for Germany’s maritime defense, Diehl Defence has successfully tested a navalized demonstrator of its IRIS-T SLM air defense system during the Maritime Firing Exercise (MFE) 2025, ...

The BAAINBw has received the first IRIS-T SLM fire unit from Diehl for qualification and testing before it is scheduled to be handed over to the Luftwaffe from the end of 2025. (Diehl Defence) The ...

Slovenia has procured two additional IRIS-T SLM fire units from Diehl Defence as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). Following an initial procurement of a single medium-range ...

Ukraine will receive two medium-range SLM and short-range SLS models of the IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany by the end of the year, according to the Kyiv Independent. Germany's Major General ...

Diehl aims to produce up to 16 firing units annually Ukraine uses system to counter missile, drone attacks Longer-range IRIS-T SLX to enter series production in 2029 BERLIN, Jan 22 (Reuters) - German ...

Bulgaria looks set to join the list of European countries investing in their ground-based air defense, with plans to acquire Diehl’s IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system. Sofia’s defense ...

Denmark has become the latest European country to buy into the Diehl IRIS-T SLM air and missile defense program as part of Copenhagen’s push to rapidly build up its capabilities in this field. Denmark ...

Ukraine has received the eighth IRIS-T SLM anti-aircraft missile system as part of military aid from Germany, the delivery took place two weeks ago, reports German Aid to Ukraine. It is noted that the ...