Germany Accelerates IRIS-T Deliveries to Ukraine: Nine Systems Operational, More on the Way
Germany once again underscored the pivotal role of the IRIS-T air defense system in its ongoing military assistance to Ukraine. With Russian aerial assaults on civilian and…
Germany once again underscored the pivotal role of the IRIS-T air defense system in its ongoing military assistance to Ukraine. With Russian aerial assaults on civilian and military infrastructure showing no signs of abating, Berlin confirmed that additional deliveries of IRIS-T missiles—and potentially complete systems—will occur in the near term.
Since intensifying its support, Germany has positioned the IRIS-T as a cornerstone of its aid package to Ukraine. Berlin has already transferred nine complete IRIS-T firing units (batteries) to Ukrainian forces. This deliberate, incremental approach seeks to build sustainable, long-term air defense capabilities rather than…



