Germany announces new deliveries of IRIS-T to Ukraine
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Germany has provided Ukraine with new IRIS-T air defense systems. These are medium-range surface-to-air missile systems (SLM) and short-range surface-to-air missile systems (SLS), according to Christian Freuding, head of the Special Staff for Ukraine at the German Ministry of Defense.
Last week, Germany delivered an IRIS-T SLM battery along with two IRIS-T SLS launchers.
Freuding adds that this year Germany will deliver 2 more anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine.
The German general also said that the supply of light armored vehicles and main battle tanks, as well as a significant amount of artillery ammunition, would continue.
The IRIS-T SLM battery (medium-range air defense system) was co-financed by Norway through a German initiative.
IRIS-T for Ukraine
IRIS-T is a German-made medium-range air defense missile system. It is one of the most advanced air defense systems in Germany. The system is designed to destroy airplanes, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles.
IRIS-T has demonstrated its effectiveness in Ukraine. After that, many countries ordered these systems for their air defense.
Earlier, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the transfer of 17 more IRIS-T systems to Ukraine in addition to the seven already received by the Armed Forces.
Read more about how the Ukrainian military can use additional IRIS-T systems in RBC-Ukraine's article.
