Ukraine received the eighth medium-range air defense system, the IRIS-T SLM, from Germany. This will be the second grant in 2025.
This information was published by German Aid to Ukraine, a project tracking military assistance from Berlin to the Kiu.
“According to my information, as part of Germany’s continued military support, Ukraine received its eighth IRIS-T SLM system two weeks ago, which further strengthened the capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force,” the presenter of the project said.
With this extradition, the German government has already granted two of the four promised in 2025.
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IRIS-T SLM: Configuration and capabilities
According to the project, the typical system to be handed over to Ukraine is as follows:
- IRIS-T SLM transmitter × 3
- IRIS-T SLS short-range missile launcher x2
- TRML-4D Radar
- Command and Control Center
- Reloaded vehicle
- Mobile spare parts warehouse
- Mobile repair shop
Each system has a range of up to 40km under ideal conditions and is highly effective against drones, cruise missiles, enemy aircraft, and more at altitudes of 20km.
In June 2025, forces from the Lviv Air Defence Missile Brigade shot down seven Russian cruise missiles in their first actual battle using the IRIS-T SLM, and were produced by the former Soviet Union.S-300The system is gradually being replaced.
“In repelling large missiles and aircraft attacks, seven Russian missiles entered our destruction zone. We shot them down one by one,” Commander Vitary said.
The IRIS-T was originally developed as an infrared guided air-to-air missile, but it has been renovated into a ground-fired type. The SLM type has a range of up to 40km, while the SLS type has a range of up to 12km.
Since the start of the Russian invasion, partner countries have ordered a total of 18 IRIS-T SLM systems for Ukraine:
- Germany funds 17 units
- Norway funds one unit
The first contract was signed in June 2022, and in October of that year, Ukraine received the first system in record time.
Source/Image:German Aid to Ukraine. This content was created with the cooperation of AI and was confirmed by the editorial department.
