Ukraine receives additional Iris-T air defense systems from Germany.

(HTV) - On May 31, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine had just received another IRIS-T air defense system manufactured in Germany. Zelenskiy continued to call on partners to supply more missiles to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

On May 31, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that Ukraine had received another IRIS-T air defense system manufactured in Germany. Zelenskiy continued to call on partners to supply more missiles to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

Ukraine receives IRIS-T air defense system manufactured by Germany (Image source: Reuters)

According to Reuters, the IRIS-T SLM and IRIS-T SLS are currently two of the most modern ground-based air defense systems in Europe. Since their delivery to Ukraine, these systems have contributed to protecting Ukraine's critical infrastructure from Russian airstrikes.

IRIS-T - Europe's most advanced ground-based air defense system (Image source: Reuters)

An IRIS-T complex, comprising a control center, radar, and missile launch system, is designed to intercept cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, fighter jets, helicopters, and UAVs.

The control center and radar system of the IRIS-T complex (Image source: Reuters)

According to Ukrainian officials, this system was used to intercept Iranian-made Shahed drones, which Russia frequently uses in its attacks.

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Source: https://htv.vn/ucraina-nhan-them-he-thong-phong-khong-iris-t-tu-duc-222260531184120649.htm