MilitaryIRIS-T SLM
Missile Systemconfirmed
The IRIS-T SLM (Surface Launched Medium Range) is a ground-based air defense system designed to intercept and destroy various aerial threats, including aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones. It utilizes the IRIS-T SL missile, an enhanced version of the air-to-air IRIS-T, integrated into a mobile launcher, radar, and command post.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Germany |
| Manufacturer | Diehl Defence |
| Introduced | 2022 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 3,700 km/h |
| Range | 40 km |
| Weight | 0.089 t |
History
Developed by Diehl Defence in Germany, it entered service in 2022 and has been used to enhance air defense capabilities in several countries.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | — | confirmed |
| Germany | Medium-range | confirmed |
| Spain | — | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — | confirmed |
| Sweden | 8 | confirmed |
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