Editing IRIS-T (section)

== Operators ==
[[File:IRIS-T operators.svg|thumb|upright=1.35|Operators
{{legend|#0564d6|Current}}
{{legend|#ff6600|Future}}
]]

The following operators are listed and defined as of June 2023.

=== Air-to-air missiles ===

==== Current operators ====

; {{AUT}}
: 25<ref name="defenseindustrydaily.com2">{{cite news |title=South Africa Orders IRIS-T Missiles |work=Defense industry daily |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/South-Africa-Orders-IRIS-T-Missiles-04948/ |access-date=17 June 2014}}</ref>
; {{BRA}}
: IRIS-T missiles for the new [[Saab JAS 39 Gripen]] E/F variants.<ref name="defenseindustrydaily.com2" /><ref>{{cite news |date=15 September 2017 |title=Conheça as armas do caça Saab Gripen E/F da FAB |language=pt |website=Poder Aéreo |url=https://www.aereo.jor.br/2017/09/15/conheca-as-armas-do-caca-saab-gripen-ef-da-fab}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=21 December 2021 |title=FAB adquire os modernos mísseis ar-ar IRIS-T para o Gripen |url=https://www.defesaaereanaval.com.br/aviacao/fab-adquire-os-modernos-misseis-ar-ar-iris-t-para-o-gripen |work=Defesa aérea & naval}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=21 December 2021 |title=Caça F-39 Gripen realiza ensaios com quatro mísseis Meteor em GPX |url=https://www.aereo.jor.br/2025/02/07/caca-f-39-gripen-realiza-ensaios-com-quatro-misseis-meteor-em-gpx/ |work=Poder Aéreo}}</ref>
; {{DEU}}
: 1,250 missiles in a first order.<ref name="defenseindustrydaily.com2" /> 
: In 2023 a framework contract for up to 1,280 missiles was signed to replace those given as aid to Ukraine (120 ordered in a first batch).<ref>{{cite news|date= 11 December 2023 |title= Beschaffung von bis zu 1.280 IRIS-T geplant |language= DE |website= Hartpunkt |url=https://www.hartpunkt.de/beschaffung-von-bis-zu-1-280-iris-t-geplant/}}</ref>  
; {{GRE}}
: 350 IRIS-T missiles<ref name="defenseindustrydaily.com2" />
; {{ITA}}
: 444 IRIS-T missiles budget €217m, between 2003 and 2015.<ref>{{cite web |date=April 2012 |title=Nota Aggiuntiva allo stato di previsione per la Difesa per l'anno 2012 |url=http://www.difesa.it/Approfondimenti/Nota-aggiuntiva/Documents/NotaAggiuntiva2012.pdf |access-date=19 April 2014 |publisher=Ministero delle Difesa |page=II - 1.C/7 |quote=Programma, in cooperazione internazionale con GERMANIA, SVEZIA, GRECIA, CANADA e NORVEGIA relativo allo sviluppo e produzione e supporto in sevizio di 444 missili aria/aria a corto raggio di nuova generazione |language=it |archive-date=2016-03-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303234716/http://www.difesa.it/Approfondimenti/Nota-aggiuntiva/Documents/NotaAggiuntiva2012.pdf |url-status=dead}}</ref>
; {{SAU}}
: 1,400 IRIS-T missiles<ref>{{cite web |title=Trade Registers |url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php |access-date=19 April 2014 |publisher=Armstrade.sipri.org |archive-date=14 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100414022558/http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php |url-status=dead }}</ref>
: 150 additional ordered in January 2024 (ordered to replace the ones used to shoot down Houthi drones)<ref>{{cite news |title=Germany to resume arms deliveries to Saudi Arabia with IRIS-T missiles |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/germany-resume-arms-deliveries-saudi-arabia-with-iris-t-missiles-2024-01-10/ |access-date=3 February 2024 |work=Reuters |date=10 January 2024 |location=Berlin}}</ref>
; {{ZAF}}
: 25 IRIS-T missiles delivered as interim armament for [[Saab JAS 39 Gripen]] aircraft until the completion of the [[A-Darter]] SRAAM project.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sipri: Trade Registers |url=http://portal.sipri.org/publications/pages/transfer/trade-register |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423140358/http://portal.sipri.org/publications/pages/transfer/trade-register |archive-date=23 April 2014 |access-date=11 March 2015 |publisher=Portal.sipri.org}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=23 May 2011 |title=SAAF maintaining IRIS-T |publisher=defenceWeb |url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15548:saaf-maintaining-iris-t&catid=35:Aerospace&Itemid=107 |access-date=11 March 2015}}</ref>
; {{ESP}}
: 700 IRIS-T missiles.<ref name="defenseindustrydaily.com2" /> Original budget €247m, final cost €291m.<ref name="PEAs2">{{cite web |date=September 2011 |title=Evaluación de los Programas Especiales de Armamento (PEAs) |trans-title=Special armament programs evaluation |url=http://www.revistatenea.es/revistaatenea/revista/PDF/documentos/Documento_1026.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131024113307/http://www.revistatenea.es/revistaatenea/revista/PDF/documentos/Documento_1026.pdf |archive-date=24 October 2013 |access-date=30 September 2012 |work=Atenea |publisher=Ministerio de Defensa |language=es |location=Madrid}}</ref>
; {{SWE}}
: 450 IRIS-T missiles, designated ''Jaktrobotsystem 98'' (jrbs 98).<ref name="defenseindustrydaily.com2" /> IRIS-T SLS variant used in ground-based air defense systems.
; {{THA}}
: 220 IRIS-T missiles ordered.<ref name="diehl12" /> To be integrated with [[Northrop F-5|F-5T]], [[Saab Jas 39 Gripen|Gripen C/D]], and [[F-16]] eMLU.<ref>{{cite web |last=Hoyle |first=Craig |title=Thai F-5s to fight on with IRIS-T missiles |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/thai-f-5s-to-fight-on-with-iris-t-missiles/128499.article |website=FlightGlobal}}</ref>

==== Former operators ====
; {{NOR}}
: 150 IRIS-T missiles.<ref name="diehl12">{{cite web |title=Diehl Defence: IRIS-T, the short-distance missile of the latest generation |url=http://www.diehl.com/en/diehl-defence/press-media/subjects-in-the-focus/iris-t-the-short-distance-missile-of-the-latest-generation.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330051726/http://www.diehl.com/en/diehl-defence/press-media/subjects-in-the-focus/iris-t-the-short-distance-missile-of-the-latest-generation.html |archive-date=30 March 2014 |access-date=19 April 2014 |publisher=Diehl.com}}</ref> Taken out of service along with the F-16 in 2022. Missiles donated to Ukraine in August 2023.<ref>{{cite news |date=14 August 2023 |title=Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine |language=en |website=regjeringen.no (Norwegian Government) |url=https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/norway-to-donate-air-defence-missiles-to-ukraine/id2991999/
}}</ref>

====Future operators====

; {{HUN}}
: IRIS-T integration for Hungarian [[Saab JAS 39 Gripen]] MS20 Block II modernization program was ordered in December 2021.<ref>{{cite news |date=17 December 2021 |title=A legkorszerűbb légiharc-rakétákkal bővül a Magyar Honvédség Gripenjeinek fegyverzete |language=hu |website=webradio.hu |url=https://www.webradio.hu/hirek/belfold/a-legkorszerubb-legiharc-raketakkal-bovul-a-magyar-honvedseg-gripenjeinek-fegyverzete}}</ref>
; {{ROK}}
: IRIS-T integration for the [[KAI KF-21 Boramae|KF-X]] fighter program was ordered in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/march/4148-south-korea-confirms-meteor-iris-t-integration-on-kf-x-fighter-jet.html|title=South Korea confirms Meteor, Iris-T integration on KF-X fighter jet|website=www.airrecognition.com|accessdate=3 February 2024|archive-date=22 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122073141/http://www.airrecognition.com/index.php/archive-world-worldwide-news-air-force-aviation-aerospace-air-military-defence-industry/global-defense-security-news/global-news-2018/march/4148-south-korea-confirms-meteor-iris-t-integration-on-kf-x-fighter-jet.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> With the first test firing taking place in April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dubois |first=Gastón |date=2023-04-05 |title=KF-21 Boramae fired an IRIS-T missile for the first time |url=https://www.aviacionline.com/2023/04/kf-21-boramae-fired-an-iris-t-missile-for-the-first-time/ |access-date=2023-04-06 |website=Aviacionline.com |language=es}}</ref> On 17 May 2024, Diehl Defence declared that a KF-21 fighter had successfully fired an IRIS-T AAM to attack the target drone designated by the onboard AESA radar.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.diehl.com/defence/en/press-and-media/news/kai-kf-21-accomplished-first-successful-firing-of-iris-t/?sid=62 |title=Kai KF-21 accomplished first successful firing of IRIS-T |date=17 May 2024 |publisher=[[Diehl Defence]] |access-date=20 May 2024}}</ref>

==== Potential operators ====
; {{Flag|Romania}}
: Trials are ongoing on the [[IAR 99|IAR-99SM]] with the IRIS-T missile.

=== Surface-to-air missiles ===

==== Current operators ====
; {{EGY}}
: Using the Airbus Fortion IBMS-FC, a [[Hensoldt]] [[TRML-4D]] radar installed on a [[RMMV HX range of tactical trucks|MAN HX2]].
:* 7 IRIS-T SLM ground-based air defense systems ordered in 2018.<ref name="rp-online.de2">{{cite web |date=19 September 2018 |title=Federal Government approves arms exports to Gulf States |url=https://rp-online.de/politik/deutschland/bundesregierung-genehmigt-waffenexporte-an-saudi-arabien-katar-und-aegypten_aid-33127259 |access-date=19 September 2018 |work=Rheinische Post}}</ref> with a further order of 400 SLM missiles
:* 10 IRIS-T SLX systems was approved in December 2021
:* 6 IRIS-T SLS systems<ref name="polygon-egypt-slm-20222">{{Cite web|url=https://polygonjournal.com/2022/04/07/new-german-made-iris-t-slm-air-defense-missile-system-of-egypt-armed-forces/|title=New German-made IRIS-T SLM air defense missile system of Egypt armed forces – Polygonjournal.com|date=7 April 2022|website=polygonjournal.com|accessdate=3 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last1=Gebauer |first1=Matthias |last2=Schult |first2=Christoph |date=2021-12-15 |title=Ägypten: GroKo genehmigte noch kurz vor Regierungswechsel heiklen Waffenexport |language=de |work=Der Spiegel |url=https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/ruestungslieferung-an-aegypten-groko-genehmigte-noch-kurz-vor-regierungswechsel-heiklen-waffenexport-a-77fe32e9-6199-419f-b33f-64e3cb2e4291 |access-date=2021-12-27 |issn=2195-1349}}</ref>

; {{SWE}}
: IRIS-T SLS known as ''Luftvärnsrobotsystem 98'' or ''lvrbs 98''. It was ordered in 2013, first system used for trial was delivered in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mbuyisa |first=Slindo |date=2013-03-13 |title=Sweden buys IRIS-T surface-to-air missiles |url=https://www.defenceweb.co.za/daily-news/international-news/sweden-buys-iris-t-surface-to-air-missiles/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=defenceWeb |language=en-ZA}}</ref> The system is made of:
:* [[BvS 10]] vehicle with a command post.
:* [[BvS 10]] the trailer of the vehicle on which four IRIS-T SLS missiles are installed.
: 450 IRIS-T missiles, designated <ref name="defenseindustrydaily.com2" /> IRIS-T SLS variant used in ground-based air defense systems.

; {{UKR}}
: Germany [[List of military aid to Ukraine during the Russo-Ukrainian War|provided]] military aid packages to Ukraine facing the Russian invasion.
:* 12 IRIS-T SLM systems,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oryx |title=Answering The Call: Heavy Weaponry Supplied To Ukraine |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2022/04/answering-call-heavy-weaponry-supplied.html |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Oryx}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Germany unveils biggest-ever Ukraine military package |url=https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8194661/germany-unveils-biggest-ever-ukraine-military-package/ |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=canberratimes.com.au|date=13 May 2023 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-13 |title=Military support for Ukraine {{!}} Federal Government |url=https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/military-support-ukraine-2054992 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=Website of the Federal Government {{!}} Bundesregierung |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-20 |title=Ukraine-Krieg: Russland stoppt ukrainischen Vormarsch am Dnipro |url=https://www.fr.de/politik/putin-ukraine-krieg-news-dnipro-ufer-frontlinie-russland-cherson-verluste-zahlen-aktuell-zr-92684004.html |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=www.fr.de |language=de}}</ref> among which, 6 delivered<ref name="Ukrainian SLS" /> (1 in October 2022,<ref>{{Cite web |last=ES&T editorial team |date=2022-11-09 |title=Germany is supplying more Iris-T SLM missiles to Ukraine |url=https://esut.de/en/2022/11/meldungen/luft/37901/deutschland-liefert-weitere-flugkoerper-iris-t-slm-an-die-ukraine/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=esut.de |language=en}}</ref> 1 in April 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |last=KG |first=Diehl Stiftung & Co |date=2023-05-25 |title=Second IRIS-T SLM fire unit delivered to Ukraine {{!}} Diehl Defence |url=https://www.diehl.com//defence/en/press-and-media/news/second-iris-t-slm-fire-unit-delivered-to-ukraine/ |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=www.diehl.com |language=en}}</ref> 1 in October 2023,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-17 |title=Drittes System IRIS-T SLM an Ukraine übergeben |url=https://www.bmvg.de/de/presse/drittes-system-iris-t-slm-ukraine-uebergeben-5696950 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=www.bmvg.de |language=de}}</ref> 1 in May 2024,<ref>{{cite news |author1=Matthias Gebauer |author2=Marina Kormbaki |title=Weiteres deutsches Iris-T-System in der Ukraine angekommen |url=https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/ukraine-krieg-weiteres-deutsches-iris-t-system-in-der-ukraine-angekommen-a-f38b6bc4-f8d7-45a1-9f52-5cc2c94c33e1 |date=24 May 2024 |access-date=25 May 2024 |newspaper=[[Der Spiegel]] |language=de}}</ref> 1 in December 2024<ref name="Ukrainian SLS" />), and additional IRIS-T SLM missiles are being supplied by Germany.
:* 12 IRIS-T SLS systems, with three delivered. One IRIS-T SLS system likely consists of two launchers.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-06-29 |title=Military support for Ukraine {{!}} Federal Government |url=https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/military-support-ukraine-2054992 |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=Website of the Federal Government {{!}} Bundesregierung |language=en}}</ref> The IRIS-T SLM batteries are all equipped with the fire control system Airbus Fortion IBMS-FC and the radar [[TRML-4D]] from [[Hensoldt]]. Those systems use the [[RMMV HX range of tactical trucks|MAN HX2]] platform. In comparison, each Ukrainian IRIS-T SLS system consists of 2 missile launchers. These launchers are integrated with Iveco 4×4 trucks. They need the Hensoldt TRML-4D mobile radar to guide the missiles.<ref name="Ukrainian SLS" />
:* In May 2025, Germany placed an order for an unknown volume of IRIS-T SLS/SLM fire units, worth €2.2 billion. The framework agreement enables to provide up to 10 fire units, and 500 missiles, but depending on the Ukrainian needs, the munitions or the fire units might be prioritized.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malyasov |first=Dylan |date=2025-05-28 |title=Germany signs $2.5B deal to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems |url=https://defence-blog.com/germany-signs-2-5b-deal-to-supply-ukraine-with-iris-t-systems/ |access-date=2025-05-28 |website=defence-blog.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Malyasov |first=Dylan |date=2025-05-30 |title=Report: Ukraine’s IRIS-T deal may cover 10 launchers, 500 missiles |url=https://defence-blog.com/report-ukraines-iris-t-deal-may-cover-10-launchers-500-missiles/ |access-date=2025-05-31 |website=defence-blog.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
: Norway announced in July 2024 that $92 million will be allocated for an IRIS-T SLM battery to be delivered to Ukraine.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Mykhailo Stoliar |date=2024-07-12 |title=Norway to finance IRIS-T SL air defence system for Ukraine |url=https://gagadget.com/en/479633-norway-to-finance-iris-t-sl-air-defence-system-for-ukraine/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=gagadget.com}}</ref>

;{{DEU}} (1 fire unit operational, 5 on order, 2 on option, 216 missiles ordered)
:The [[German Air Force]] operates 1 IRIS-T SLM fire unit. The system gained its initial operational capability in September 2024 after having been handed over to the German procurement agency in August 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ES&T Redaktion |date=2024-08-06 |title=Erste Feuereinheit IRIS-T SLM abgenommen – Nutzung für Ende 2025 geplant |url=https://esut.de/2024/08/meldungen/52302/erste-feuereinheit-iris-t-slm-abgenommen-nutzung-fuer-ende-2025-geplant/ |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=esut.de |language=de-DE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-09-04 |title=Feierliche Indienststellung des Waffensystems IRIS-T SLM |url=https://www.bmvg.de/de/presse/feierliche-indienststellung-waffensystems-iris-t-slm-5831838 |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=www.bmvg.de |language=de}}</ref>
:In June 2023, the German Air Force ordered 6 fire units with 216 missiles for €950 million, and there is an option for 2 additional fire units. The order is financed from the Bundeswehr special fund. This system is also part of the European Sky Shield Initiative.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ES&T Redaktion |date=2024-09-06 |title=Anfängliche Einsatzbereitschaft mit IRIS-T erreicht |url=https://esut.de/2024/09/meldungen/53035/anfaengliche-einsatzbereitschaft-mit-iris-t-erreicht/ |access-date=2024-09-06 |website=esut.de |language=de-DE}}</ref>

==== Future operators ====

;{{Flag|Austria}}
: 8 IRIS-T fire units with 3 launchers each are to be purchased by Austria. It will include IRIS-T SLM and SLS batteries. The decision for this system was announced in September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-13 |title=Sicherheit: Österreich kauft Raketenwerfer - Zur Sache |url=https://zur-sache.at/news/sicherheit-oesterreich-kauft-raketenwerfer/ |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=zur-sache.at |language=de-AT}}</ref>

;{{Flag|Bulgaria}}
: The Bulgarian parliament approved the purchase of 1 fire unit of the IRIS-T SLM for the [[Bulgarian Air Force]] in August 2024.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2024-08-07 |title=Bulgaria approves purchase of IRIS-T SLM |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/weapons/bulgaria-approves-purchase-of-iris-t-slm |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=Default |language=en}}</ref>
: Options for additional fire are mentioned in potential sales.

; {{EST}}
: In May 2023, the Latvian and Estonian governments announced their decision to jointly procure the IRIS-T SLM systems, with deliveries expected in 2025.<ref name="washingtonpost.com2">{{cite news |date=21 May 2023 |title=Estonia, Latvia plan joint purchase of German medium-range IRIS-T air defense systems |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/21/estonia-latvia-germany-air-defense-iris-t/5356ffa4-f7d4-11ed-bafc-bf50205661da_story.html |access-date=21 May 2023 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> 3 IRIS-T SLM systems were ordered.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-03 |title=Estonia is preparing to procure a long-range missile defence system to counter modern threats, with the total cost expected to surpass EUR 1 billion. |url=https://defence-industry.eu/estonia-to-procure-long-range-missile-defence-system-evaluating-patriot-davids-sling-and-samp-t-options/ |access-date=2025-04-04 |language=en}}</ref>

;{{DEU}}
:[[German Army]]: For the programme LVS NNbS, the IRIS-T missiles will be used, likely to be installed on mobile launchers [[Boxer (armoured fighting vehicle)|Boxer]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rheinmetall |url=https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/microsites/nnbs |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=Rheinmetall |language=en}}</ref>

;{{LAT}}
: IRIS-T SLM system contract signed in November 2023 for €600 million, delivery of components from 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gosselin-Malo |first=Elisabeth |date=2023-12-04 |title=Latvia signs order for German IRIS-T air defenses |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/12/04/latvia-signs-order-for-german-iris-t-air-defenses/ |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref>

;{{flagcountry|NLD}}
: The Netherlands are coordinating with Norway for the same system they are using, the mobile GBAD.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 June 2023 |title=Verwerving luchtverdediging op korte en middellange afstand in 1 project |trans-title=Acquisition air defence on short and long distance in 1 project |url=https://www.defensie.nl/actueel/nieuws/2023/06/05/verwerving-luchtverdediging-op-korte-en-middellange-afstand-in-1-project |access-date=5 June 2023 |language=Dutch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=Gerhard Heiming |date=24 January 2024 |title=Luftverteidigung All-in-One auf G5 |url=https://esut.de/2024/01/meldungen/47028/luftverteidigung-all-in-one-auf-g5/ |website=ES&T |language=German}}</ref>

;{{NOR}}
: Norway is developing its short range air defence, the MGBAD "''mobile ground-based air defence system"''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ArmadniNoviny.cz |title=Norsko obnovuje PVO: Transportéry M113 ponesou protiletadlové střely IRIS-T |url=https://www.armadninoviny.cz/norska-pvo-transportery-m113-jako-nosice-protiletadlovych-strel-iris-t.html |access-date=2023-06-29 |website=Armádní noviny |language=cs}}</ref> It is using elements of the NASAMS 3 system, and elements from the IRIS-T SLS system. The purchase includes:
:* 36 IRIS-T SLS missiles
:* 6 mobile launchers [[PMMC G5]] equipped with 6 IRIS-T SLS canister launchers and a XENTA-M [[X-band]] radar designed by [[Weibel Scientific]]
:* 3 High Mobility Launcher (HML) [[HMMWV]]-based equipped with a roof rack with up to 4 [[AIM-120 AMRAAM|AIM-120B AMRAAM]] or 6 AIM-120C missiles
:* a command and control system based on the NASAMS 3.

;{{SLO}}
: 1 batteria IRIS-T SLM systems contract signed in December 2023 for €200 million.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://defence-blog.com/slovenia-inks-deal-with-germany-for-iris-t-slm-air-defense-system/|title=Slovenia inks deal with Germany for IRIS-T SLM air defense system|date=8 December 2023 |accessdate=3 February 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-07 |title=ESSI: Slovenia signs agreement for IRIS-T SLM air defence system |url=https://defence-industry.eu/essi-slovenia-signs-agreement-for-iris-t-slm-air-defence-system/ |access-date=2023-12-11 |language=en}}</ref> In early 2025, it was decided that Slovenia would order two more batteries for the IRIS T system. The first battery is expected to be delivered in 2027, and the second and third in 2028.<ref>{{Cite web |title=KAJ VSE BOMO ŠE KUPILI? Tako dolg je seznam obrambnega ministrstva, dajatve bo povišal tudi Nato |url=http://www.regionalobala.si/novica/kaj-vse-bomo-se-kupili-tako-dolg-je-seznam-obrambnega-ministrstva-dajatve-bo-povisal-tudi-nato |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=regionalobala.si |language=sl}}</ref>

;'''{{flag|Switzerland}}'''
:[[Swiss Air Force]] – Tender for ''Bodluv MR Programme'' launched in April 2024. Armasuisse requested an offer to [[Diehl Defence|Diehl]] for a medium range air defence system (a variant of the IRIS-T SL). Diehl is in competition against [[MBDA]] (with potentially the [[CAMM (missile family)|CAMM]], [[CAMM (missile family)|CAMM-ER]] or [[MICA (missile)|MICA-VL]]) and [[Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|Kongsberg]] / [[Raytheon]] (with the [[NASAMS]] or MGBAD).<ref>{{Cite web |last=PK |date=2024-04-30 |title=Demande d'offre pour le futur système sol-air de moyenne portée ! |url=https://www.avianews.ch/post/demande-d-offre-pour-le-futur-syst%C3%A8me-sol-air-de-moyenne-port%C3%A9e |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=Avia news |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Offertanfrage an die Herstellerfirmen von Bodluv-Systemen mittlerer Reichweite übergeben |url=https://www.news.admin.ch/de/nsb?id=100856 |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=www.admin.ch}}</ref>

:Programme information: tender launched 30 April 2024, offer to be provided by July 2024, decision expected in the third quarter 2024 and the financing and order is planned with the armament program 2025.  Note: "[[European Sky Shield Initiative|ESSI]] participation doesn't preclude the system choice".

:As of July 2024, [[Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|Kongsberg]] / [[Raytheon]] and [[MBDA]] made the decision to not submit an offer for the ''Bodluv MR Programme''. Diehl therefore won the tender. Armasuisse will now enter in negotiation for the purchase of the system.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Medium-range ground-based air defence – Kongsberg and MBDA will not submit offers |url=https://www.ar.admin.ch/en/nsb?id=101767 }}</ref>
:In April 2025, trials of the radar took place. Additionally, the Swiss government is in negotiations for 4 to 5 IRIS-T SLM systems with a contract expected to be signed in the third quarter of 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-04-11 |title=Air2030, test du radar du système IRIS-SLM ! |url=https://www.avianews.ch/post/air2030-test-du-radar-du-syst%C3%A8me-iris-slm |access-date=2025-04-11 |website=Avia news |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ruitenberg |first=Rudy |date=2025-04-11 |title=Switzerland to buy 4 or 5 IRIS-T air-defense systems from Diehl |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/04/11/switzerland-to-buy-4-or-5-iris-t-air-defense-systems-from-diehl/ |access-date=2025-04-12 |website=Defense News |language=en}}</ref>

==== Potential future operators ====

; {{Flag|Bulgaria}}
: An option for up to 5 IRIS-T SLM and 1 IRIS-T SLX fire units is available until 2032.<ref name=":1" />
; {{Flag|Germany}}
: Germany is interested to buy the IRIS-T SLX for its air force.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-08 |title=Luftwaffe sieht Bedarf für die Beschaffung von Iris-T SLX |url=https://www.hartpunkt.de/luftwaffe-sieht-bedarf-fuer-die-beschaffung-von-iris-t-slx/ |access-date=2025-05-08 |language=de}}</ref>
; {{Flag|Romania}}
: €3.85 billion for 41 launchers, to be purchased in 2 phases. It is in competition against the [[NASAMS]] from [[Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace|Kongsberg]], the [[MICA (missile)|VL Mica]] from [[MBDA|MBDA France]], the [[SPYDER]] from [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems|Rafael]] and the [[KM-SAM]] from [[Hanwha Group|Hanwha]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Defensa.com |date=2023-11-24 |title=Rumania se dotará de un sistema de defensa aérea por 3.850 millones - Noticias Defensa defensa.com OTAN y Europa |url=https://www.defensa.com/otan-y-europa/rumania-dotara-sistema-defensa-aerea-medio-corto-alcance-3-850 |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=Defensa.com |language=es}}</ref> It is to replace the [[S-75 Dvina|S-75M3]] and the [[MIM-23 Hawk]] (Phase IIIR) air defence systems.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Romania Launches $4.2 Billion Tender for Short- and Medium-range Air Defense Systems |url=https://mil.in.ua/en/news/romania-launches-4-2-billion-tender-for-short-and-medium-range-air-defense-systems/ |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=Militarnyi |language=en-US}}</ref>   
; {{LIT}}
: On 21 May 2024, in the meeting with Germany [[Federal Ministry of Defence (Germany)|Federal Ministry of Defence]] [[Boris Pistorius]], the [[Ministry of National Defence (Lithuania)|Ministry of National Defence]] [[Laurynas Kasčiūnas]] said that Lithuania was considering purchasing IRIS-T medium-range air defense system.<ref>{{cite news |author=Radvilė Rumšienė |title=Po Kasčiūno ir Pistoriuso susitikimo – Lietuvos svarstymas įsigyti oro gynybos sistemas |date=21 May 2024 |url=https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2278752/po-kasciuno-ir-pistoriuso-susitikimo-lietuvos-svarstymas-isigyti-oro-gynybos-sistemas |newspaper=[[Lithuanian National Radio and Television]] |access-date=28 May 2024 |language=lt}}</ref>
; ESSI members ([[European Sky Shield Initiative]])
: As part of the ESSI (European Sky Shield Initiative), a common European air defence system which will be made of mostly IRIS-T SL and the [[MIM-104 Patriot|MIM-104 Patriot System]]. The ESSI initiative includes some countries that are already clients (Germany, Latvia, Estonia, Norway), or soon to be clients (Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Denmark).