“Germany completed the transfer of the ninth IRIS-T anti-aircraft missile complex to Ukraine, which significantly strengthens the country’s air defense. This system, produced by the Diehl Defense company, is capable of destroying a wide range of air targets, and contains modern technologies that allow effective response to threats. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine emphasizes that the IRIS-T complexes are integrated into a single air defense system and interact with other means”, — write on: ua.news
Germany completed the transfer of the ninth IRIS-T anti-aircraft missile complex to Ukraine, which significantly strengthens the country’s air defense.
This system, produced by the Diehl Defense company, is capable of destroying a wide range of air targets, and contains modern technologies that allow effective response to threats.
Ministry of Defense of Ukraine emphasizes that the IRIS-T complexes are integrated into a single air defense system and interact with other air defense means.
It is designed to destroy a wide range of air targets – airplanes, helicopters, drones and cruise missiles.
IRIS-T missiles are characterized by high maneuverability and are able to hit targets both on opposite courses and during pursuit.
They are equipped with sensitive infrared homing heads, which allows you to effectively recognize real air threats, bypass the defense systems of modern aircraft and not react to false targets.
Two modifications of the IRIS-T complexes are currently in service:
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SLS – short range, range up to 12 km, height up to 8 km;
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SLM – medium radius of action, range up to 40 km, height up to 20 km.
The IRIS-T complexes are integrated into the unified air defense system of Ukraine and work in cooperation with other air defense and anti-missile systems, strengthening the overall protection of the airspace.
Defense Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal also noted that Ukraine’s defense needs in 2026 are estimated at 120 billion hryvnias, emphasizing the importance of international support in the context of the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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