Germany confirms transfer of second Iris-T air defense system to Ukraine

Germany has confirmed the delivery of the second Iris-T air defense system to Ukraine.

Among the new deliveries are Iris-T SLM air defense system, eight more Zetros trucks (a total of 84 have already been delivered).

Germany sent two trucks 8×6 with eight roll-off containers, Federal Government of Germany says. 

All equipment is transferred directly from the manufacturers.

The Iris-T SLM is the newest system, which is not currently even in service with the Bundeswehr. The first one was handed over last autumn: two more are expected to be handed over as soon as they are produced.

The Iris-T SLM anti-aircraft complex consists of three machines:

• a launch pad on a military truck with space for eight missiles,
• radar machine,
• main car.

Anti-aircraft missiles can hit targets at an altitude of up to 20 kilometers and at a distance of up to 40 kilometers.