Ukraine to receive more IRIS-T air defense systems

Ukraine, German arms maker seek to triple IRIS-T air defense supply

Ukraine has signed a memorandum with German defense manufacturer Diehl Defense to triple the supply of IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on March 9.The deal comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian aerial assaults, including Russia’s strike on Feb. 23, which marked the single largest drone attack since the start of the full-scale invasion."The signed agreement paves the way for large industrial p…

Ukraine to receive more IRIS-T air defense systems

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Sunday, March 9, that Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with German defense company Diehl Defence, the manufacturer of the IRIS-T air defense system. The agreement is expected to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities by expanding cooperation and increasing the supply of air defense missiles and systems.

The signed agreement opens the way for major industrial projects that will strengthen air defense capabilities.

The Ministry of Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Diehl Defence, the manufacturer of the IRIS-T system, which is an important part of Ukraine's air defence shield.

Through his social networks the Ukrainian defense minister, Rustem Umerov, announced yesterday that an agreement has been signed with the German company Diehl Defence to increase the supply of the IRIS-T systems and their missiles to equip the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In particular, the official said that this pace is expected to triple in view of the near future, which represents an important boost for the air defense network of the country. Pi…

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with German Diehl Defence, which produces IRIS-T systems and is “an important part of Ukraine’s air defense shield.” The agreement paves the way for large industrial projects that will strengthen the capabilities of Ukrainian air defense. In addition, the memorandum provides for an increase in the supply of missiles and air defense systems by 200%. Note that IRIS-T is an…