Germany transfers 9th IRIS-T complex to Ukraine
Germany has transferred to Ukraine the ninth IRIS-T air defense missile system, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reports.
"IRIS-T is a modern air defense missile system. It is manufactured by the German company Diehl Defense. The system is designed to destroy aircraft, helicopters, drones and cruise missiles," the ministry’s press service said in a statement.
It is noted that the high-tech IRIS-T missiles can quickly maneuver, hit targets both on head-on courses and during pursuit, and have highly sensitive infrared homing heads. They are capable of hitting modern aircraft, overcoming their defense systems, and distinguishing real targets from false ones.
Two types of IRIS-T systems are currently in use: SLS - short-range, range up to 12 km, altitude up to 8 km, and SLM-medium-range, range up to 40 km, altitude up to 20 km.
The IRIS-T complex can be integrated into a unified air defense system of Ukraine, where it works in conjunction with other air defense and missile defense systems.