US EditionSweden Acquires IRIS-T SLM Air Defence System Under European Sky Shield Initiative
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The Swedish government announced on Monday that it would purchase Iris-T SLM air defense systems from Germany for nine billion kronor ($930 million).
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Sweden is purchasing a new modern air defense system for nine billion kronor, the government announces. The air defense from German Diehl will be used, among other things, to protect Gotland.
Sweden is purchasing a new modern air defense system from German Diehl for nine billion kronor, announced Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) and Minister of Defense Pål Jonson (M) at a press conference.
Sweden is buying the German air defense system Iris for nine billion kronor, Prime Minister Uif Kristersson announced at a press conference on Gotland. The system will defend Sweden against threats from drones, cruise missiles, helicopters and fighter jets. – Sweden here now, literally speaking, with these contracts is acquiring a completely new capability in the form of IRIS-T, he says.
Sweden acquires IRIS-T SLM air defence system under European Sky Shield Initiative
According to FMV, initial components of the IRIS-T SLM systems are scheduled to be delivered to the Swedish Armed Forces by mid-2028, with full operational deployment expected by 2030. The contract is valued at approximately USD 925 million, as confirmed by Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Diehl Defence has not yet publicly commented on the deal. The European Sky Shield Initiative, led by Germany, aims to establish a layered air defence s…
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