Editing IRIS-T (section)

===In development===

==== IRIS-T AAM Block 2 ====
In June 2024, Diehl Defence revealed that they were working on a new variant of IRIS-T AAM which will benefit from a new seeker, replacement electronics and a data link capability.<ref name="2024ILA">{{cite news |author=Craig Hoyle |date=6 June 2024 |title=Defensive role in Ukraine helps to propel IRIS-T air-defence developments |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/defensive-role-in-ukraine-helps-to-propel-iris-t-air-defence-developments/158669.article |access-date=9 June 2024}}</ref> 

The German parliament approved its financing in December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-18 |title=Bundestag billigt 38 Rüstungsvorhaben für rund 21 Milliarden Euro |url=https://www.hartpunkt.de/bundestag-billigt-38-ruestungsvorhaben-fuer-rund-21-milliarden-euro/ |access-date=2024-12-19 |language=de}}</ref> The contract was signed in January 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-30 |title=Diehl Defence secures contract for further development of IRIS-T Block II |url=https://defence-industry.eu/diehl-defence-secures-contract-for-further-development-of-iris-t-block-ii/ |access-date=2025-01-30 |language=en}}</ref> In February 2025, Sweden, Italy and Spain also joined the effort to modernise the IRIS-T missile.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Redacción |date=2025-02-04 |title=Germany, Spain, Italy, and Sweden order Diehl Defence to develop the Block II version of the IRIS-T missile for their Air Forces' fighters |url=https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/02/04/germany-spain-italy-and-sweden-order-diehl-defence-to-develop-the-block-ii-version-of-the-iris-t-missile-for-their-air-forces-fighters/ |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=Zona Militar |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== IRIS-T FCAAM air-to-air missile ====
[[File:ILA 2024, Schoenefeld (ILA44513).jpg|thumb|FCAAM]]
Diehl mentioned in 2022 that it was working on a 6th generation of short-range air-to-air missiles, and it is known as the ''"Future Combat Air-to-Air Missile"''. This missile is being designed to become one of the weapons of the European [[Future Combat Air System]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valpolini |first=Paolo |date=2022-07-27 |title=IRIS-T FCAAM: the future SRAAM 6th generation missile by Diehl Defence |url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/iris-t-fcaam-the-future-sraam-6th-generation-missile-by-diehl-defence |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=EDR Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> Some new features of IRIS-T FCAAM might include a stealthy non-cylindrical cross-section, multiple-spectrum IR sensor, advanced data processing, a two-way datalink, and a dual pulse/multi-pulse rocket motor.<ref>{{cite magazine |first=Anil |last=Raj |date=2023 |title=Present and future air-to-air missiles |magazine=Military Technology |volume=47 |issue=1 |page=22 |issn=0722-3226}}</ref>

==== IRIS-T SLX{{anchor|IRIS-T SLX}} ====
IRIS-T SLX is an upgraded variant of IRIS-T surface-to-air missile which has the operational range of 80 km and ceiling of 30 km.<ref name="hensoldt-diehl-gbad" /> It will also use a combined radar and infrared seeker.<ref name="SLXseeker" /> On the ILA 2024, Diehl Defence displayed a missile model of the developing IRIS-T SLX, which looked quite different to both IRIS-T AAM and IRIS-T SL. This new missile can be integrated into the IRIS-T SLM launchers, which can be loaded with a mix of SL and SLX missiles as the result. Only 50 to 60 soldiers are needed for each system.<ref name="Closeto100%" /> The Diehl Defence chief programme officer Harald Buschek said this variant was capable of countering [[Standoff missile|standoff weapons]], and it was likely to be ready for operation within around 4 years. It also would retain the ability to engage cruise missiles and helicopters.<ref name="2024ILA" />

==== IRIS-T HYDEF ====
The Hypersonic Defence (HYDEF) is a program for missile defense against hypersonic threats. The consortium of this project consists of 13 companies from seven European nations. The HYDEF project is based on the successful contract signing in July 2022, dealing with a project study of an overall endo-atmospheric interceptor concept for air defence. At that time, the HYDEF project prevailed over the competitor and could win the Europe-wide tender. Hensoldt and Airbus are also involved as national partners in the HYDEF project. On 31 October 2023, SMS (Spanish Missile Systems, a collaborative proposal of {{ill|Escribano Mechanical & Engineering|es}}, [[GMV (company)|GMV]] and [[SENER]] AEROSPACIAL from Spain) and Diehl Defence signed the contract with [[Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation|OCCAR]], marking the official start of the project.<ref>{{cite news |title=HYDEF Project reaches next milestone |date=31 October 2023 |url=https://www.diehl.com/defence/en/press-and-media/news/hydef-project-reaches-next-milestone/ |website=Diehl Defence |access-date=15 November 2023}}</ref> It has the operational range of 100 km and ceiling of 50 km.<ref name="White2024Addressing">{{cite magazine |title=Addressing the Hypersonic Threat: Challenges and Responses |last=White |first=Andrew |date=2024 |magazine=Military Technology |volume=48 |issue=2 |pages=16 |issn=0722-3226}}</ref>

On the ILA 2024, Diehl Defence revealed that they were working on a two-stage missile to defend against hypersonic weapons. It will consist of a booster as a starting engine and a warhead called "Kill vehicle" for the direct hit. This should enable it to attack targets at a distance of up to 100 km and an altitude of 50 km with a high level of agility. It should refer to IRIS-T HYDEF.<ref name="Closeto100%" />

==== IRIS-T air-to-surface missile ====
For the air-to-surface role, the only difference from air-to-air version is an updated software insertion required to deliver the additional ground attack capability. Tested by the [[Royal Norwegian Air Force]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Diehl develops air-to-surface capability for IRIS-T AAM |url=http://www.janes.com/article/66304/diehl-develops-air-to-surface-capability-for-iris-t-aam |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161216141501/http://www.janes.com/article/66304/diehl-develops-air-to-surface-capability-for-iris-t-aam |archive-date=2016-12-16}}</ref>

==== Naval surface-to-air missile ====
Diehl mentioned that the IRIS-T SLM missile was being integrated to the [[Mark 41 vertical launching system]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-12 |title=Iris-T SLM soll in VLS für Marineschiffe integriert werden |url=https://www.hartpunkt.de/iris-t-slm-soll-in-vls-fuer-marineschiffe-integriert-werden/ |access-date=2024-04-25 |language=de-DE}}</ref>

The German procurement agency BAAINBw signed a contract with Diehl for a feasibility study to integrate the IRIS-T SLM to the {{sclass|Baden-Württemberg|frigate|4}} (F125) in December 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manaranche |first=Martin |date=2024-12-26 |title=Germany studies the integration of IRIS-T SLM missile on F125 frigates |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2024/12/germany-studies-the-integration-of-iris-t-slm-missile-on-f125-frigates/ |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref> This contract includes a risk analysis, and the production of a system demonstrator. 

==== IDAS ====
{{Main|IDAS (missile)}}
The IDAS variant is a naval version of the missile, and is also being developed for the new [[Type 212A submarine]] of the [[German Navy]]. IDAS is supposed to engage air threats, small or medium surface vessels or near land targets.<ref>{{Cite web |title=null |url=https://www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com/en/products-services/innovations/missile-system-idas |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=www.thyssenkrupp-marinesystems.com |language=en}}</ref>

The latest stage of development qualification is planned for 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valenti |first=Alix |date=2023-05-11 |title=Update on IDAS submarine-launched missile with TKMS |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/05/update-on-idas-submarine-launched-missile-with-tkms/ |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=Naval News |language=en-US}}</ref> In October 2022, the Germany Ministry of Defense revised the budget proposal and canceled the project to buy the IDAS.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://augengeradeaus.net/2022/10/nach-rechnungshof-kritik-weniger-projekte-im-bundeswehr-sondervermoegen/ |title=Nach Rechnungshof-Kritik: Weniger Projekte im Bundeswehr-Sondervermögen |author=Thomas Wiegold |date=28 November 2022 |access-date=8 April 2024 |language=de}}</ref>

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File:BGT IDAS.jpg|A model of the [[IDAS (missile)|IDAS]]
File:Barracuda torpedo and IDAS.jpg|An IDAS and a [[Superkavitierender Unterwasserlaufkörper|Barracuda]] torpedo at the TechDemo'08 Exhibition, 2008
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