Editing IRIS-T (section)

==== 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" />