Switzerland is close to finalizing a deal to purchase four or five IRIS-T SLM medium-range air-defense systems from Germany’s Diehl Defence. The acquisition, part of the European Sky Shield Initiative, is backed by a 660 million Swiss francs credit guarantee approved by Swiss lawmakers. A formal contract is expected in the third quarter of 2025. Armasuisse emphasized the system’s role in strengthening airspace sovereignty and protection against long-range threats. Meanwhile, Diehl partnered with Denmark’s MDSI to improve IRIS-T missile integration across several fighter aircraft platforms.
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