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==== 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>
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