Germany announced the supply of IRIS-T SLM batteries with launchers to Ukraine
Germany has handed over IRIS-T SLM (medium-range) and SLS (short-range) air defense systems to Ukraine. This happened last week.
The announcement was made by Major General Christian Freuding, who heads the Special Staff for Ukraine at the German Ministry of Defense. An interview with him was published by RND on October 9.
The interviewer asked whether Berlin could continue to contribute to supporting Kyiv in the same way as before."We are working at a high level and we will maintain this high level. Only in the last week we have delivered two Iris-T SLM and SLS anti-aircraft systems," the major general replied.
He assured that by the end of the year, Germany will provide the Ukrainian military with two more air defense systems.
Also, supplies of artillery ammunition, "double-digit numbers" of light armored vehicles, and main battle tanks will continue, Freiding said.
"The federal government remains united in its support for Ukraine," he assured.
IRIS-T SLM and IRIS-T SLS air defense systems.
Source: ArmyInform
To add: Germany is sticking to its plan to supply IRIS-T air defense systems. A total of 12 systems will be delivered to Ukrainian defenders. It is planned that the first half will be in our country by the end of this year.
IRIS-T (Infra Red Imaging System Tail) was integrated into the Ukrainian air defense system in October 2022.
This is a short- and medium-range air and missile defense system designed to destroy airplanes, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
The system consists of three main components: a launcher on the chassis of a MAN SX 45 (8x8) truck with space for eight missiles, a radar unit, and a control unit.
This air defense system can be transported by any vehicle.
Source: Facebook
As OBOZ.UA wrote:
– Reuters recently reported that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz still sees sense in negotiations with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. He is allegedly ready to talk to the Kremlin leader if it will contribute to a "just and sustainable peace" in Ukraine.
– On October 1, the German newspaper Zeit reported that Scholz wants to have his first phone conversation with Putin in two years.
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