Switzerland has signed a contract to procure five IRIS-T SLM air defence systems
5Switzerland has signed a contract to procure five IRIS-T SLM air defence systems to protect its population against medium-range aerial threats. The purchase, worth around 500 million Swiss Francs, is part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI).
The agreement was formalised between the Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support of the German Armed Forces and Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG. This followed authorisation from the Swiss Federal Office for Defence Procurement armasuisse.
The IRIS-T SLM system, manufactured in Germany, is one of the most advanced medium-range ground-based air defence systems in the world. It has a range of up to 40 kilometres and can reach targets at altitudes of up to 20 kilometres.
The system features the latest AESA radar technology through the TRML-4D sensor developed by Hensoldt and offers simultaneous multi-target engagement. Its modular and open architecture allows integration into existing Swiss defence systems and supports both selective and comprehensive protection needs.