Editing IRIS-T (section)

==== IRIS-T SLM{{anchor|IRIS-T SL|IRIS-T SLM}}====
IRIS-T SLM (Surface Launched Missile)<ref>{{Cite magazine |first=Kaiser |last=Konrad |date=2014 |title=IRIS-T SLM |magazine=Tecnologia Militar |volume=36 |issue=3 |page=62 |issn=0722-2904 |language=pt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |first=Kaiser |last=Konrad |date=2016 |title=IRIS-T SLM |magazine=Tecnologia Militar |volume=38 |issue=2 |page=44 |issn=0722-2904 |language=pt}}</ref> is the air defence system which uses the '''IRIS-T SL missile'''.<ref name="diehl-brochure-2018" /><ref name="irist-slm-2014" /> As a part of the NATO [[MEADS]] program, the [[German Air Force]] and others are now using this missile. It has a pointed nose, unlike the regular IRIS-T, with a jettisonable drag-reducing nose cone. The missile uses a GPS-aided inertial navigation system, with radio data link for command guidance during the initial approach. The interference-resistant IR seeker head is activated at the terminal stage.<ref name="diehl-guided">{{cite web|url=https://www.diehl.com/defence/en/products/guided-missiles/#iris-t-sl|title=Guided missiles - IRIS-T SL|publisher=Diehl Defence |access-date=2015-05-17}}</ref><ref name="diehl-guided-2013">{{cite web|title=IRIS-T Guided Missile Family IRIS-T SL|url=http://www.diehl.com/en/diehl-defence/products/guided-missiles/iris-t-guided-missile-family/iris-t-sl.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130113063707/https://www.diehl.com/en/diehl-defence/products/guided-missiles/iris-t-guided-missile-family/iris-t-sl.html/ |archive-date=2013-01-13 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Compared to the IRIS-T, the diameter of the rocket motor was increased by 25&nbsp;mm, to 152&nbsp;mm. Test launches from a battery consisting of a [[CEA Technologies|CEA]] CEAFAR radar, a Diehl IRIS-T SL launcher and an Oerlikon Skymaster battle management system were performed in 2014.<ref name="irist-slm-2014">{{cite web |title=Diehl Defence successfully demonstrated IRIS-T SLM ground based air defence system 2801142 |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2014_global_defense_security_news_industry/diehl_defence_successfully_demonstrated_iris-t_slm_ground_based_air_defence_system_2801142.html |date=28 January 2014 |periodical=Defence & Security Industry News - Diehl Defence |access-date=21 July 2023 |archive-date=2023-02-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230203064216/https://www.armyrecognition.com/january_2014_global_defense_security_news_industry/diehl_defence_successfully_demonstrated_iris-t_slm_ground_based_air_defence_system_2801142.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> The IRIS-T SL qualification tests were completed in January 2015 at the [[Denel Overberg Test Range]] in South Africa.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=37917:iris-t-sl-achieves-qualification-after-successful-firings-at-overberg&catid=50:Land |title=IRIS-T SL achieves qualification after successful firings at Overberg |publisher=defenceWeb |date=10 February 2015 |access-date=11 March 2015}}</ref> A further fire test on the developed system of the IRIS-T SLM was completed in January 2022.<ref name="diehl-sl-testing">{{Cite web|url=https://www.diehl.com//defence/en/press-and-media/news/ground-based-air-defence-system-iris-t-slm-demonstrates-its-operational-efficiency-under-realistic-operating-conditions/|title=Ground-Based Air Defence System IRIS-T SLM demonstrates its operational efficiency under realistic operating conditions &#124; Diehl Defence|first=Diehl Stiftung & Co|last=KG|website=www.diehl.com|date=11 January 2022 }}</ref>

An IRIS-T SLM air defence system consists of a tactical operation center, a logistic support unit, several radar units,<ref name=Economist20221011 /> and 3 or 4<ref>{{cite news |date=26 January 2024 |title=Slovenia procures IRIS-T SLM within ESSI framework |website=Diehl Defense |url=https://www.diehl.com/defence/en/press-and-media/news/slovenia-procures-iris-t-slm-within-essi-framework/ |access-date=30 January 2024}}</ref> missile trucks.<ref name="Closeto100%">{{Cite web |last=ES&T Redaktion |date=2024-06-06 |title=ILA 2024: "Close to 100% hit rate" für IRIS-T SLM |url=https://esut.de/2024/06/meldungen/50426/ila-2024-close-to-100-hit-rate-fuer-iris-t-slm/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=esut.de |language=de-DE}}</ref> The IRIS-T SLM can be integrated with a variety of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) guidance systems and [[active electronically scanned array|AESA]] radars, such as [[Hensoldt]] [[TRML-4D]], Thales [[Ground Master 200 Multi Mission|Ground Master 200 MM/C]], CEA [[CEA Technologies|CEAFAR]], and [[Saab Giraffe]] 4A.<ref name="diehl-brochure-2018" /> A version with a [[Lockheed-Martin]] Skykeeper command and control station,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-gb/products/skykeeper.html | title=SkyKeeper | date=February 2022 }}</ref> Giraffe 4A radar and Diehl IRIS-T SLM launcher was shown at [[International Defence Exhibition|IDEX]] 2019 under the name Falcon Ground Based Air Defence.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/idex/2019/02/18/meet-the-falcon-a-new-short-range-air-defense-system/ | title=Meet the Falcon, a new short-range air defense system | date=18 February 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.edrmagazine.eu/idex-2019-lockheed-martin-diehl-and-saab-unveil-falcon-ground-based-air-defence-gbad-system | title=IDEX 2019: Lockheed Martin, Diehl and Saab unveil Falcon ground-based air defence (GBAD) system | date=20 February 2019 }}</ref><ref name="diehl-saab-lm">{{Cite web|url=https://www.diehl.com//defence/en/press-and-media/news/lockheed-martin-diehl-and-saab-unveil-collaboration-to-counter-emerging-short-and-medium-range-threats-with-falcon-weapon-system/|title=Lockheed Martin, Diehl and Saab Unveil Collaboration to Counter Emerging Short and Medium-Range Threats with Falcon Weapon System &#124; Diehl Defence|first=Diehl Stiftung & Co|last=KG|website=www.diehl.com|date=18 February 2019 }}</ref>

Egypt ordered Diehl IRIS-T SLM launchers, Hensoldt TRML-4D radars, and fire and control stations equipped with [[Airbus Defence and Space|Airbus Defence]] Fortion IBMS<ref name="airbus-fortion-product">{{cite web | url=https://www.intelligence-airbusds.com/markets/defence/c2/air-c2/fortion-ibms/ | title=Fortion® IBMS &#124; Integrated Battle Management Software }}</ref> integrated battle management software, all mounted on MAN 8×8 military trucks; the deal was approved by the German government in December 2021.<ref name="polygon-egypt-slm-2022">{{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 – Polygon Military Magazine }}</ref> Further orders includes Hensoldt {{ill|TwInvis|de}} [[passive radar]]s,<ref name="twinvis-stories">{{cite web | title=Twinvis Passive Radar | website=hensoldt.net| date=5 August 2019 | url=https://www.hensoldt.net/stories/twinvis-passive-radar | access-date=3 February 2024}}</ref><ref name="twinvis-product">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hensoldt.net/products/radar-iff-and-datalink/twinvis-passive-radar/|title=Twinvis Passive Radar for Ground Based Air Defence &#124; HENSOLDT|website=www.hensoldt.net}}</ref> IRIS-T SLS launchers and IRIS-T SLX long-range missiles.<ref name="hensoldt-diehl-gbad" /><ref name="defenseworld">{{cite web | url=https://www.defenseworld.net/2021/12/20/egypt-gets-its-own-iron-dome-air-defense-system.html | title=Egypt Gets its Own 'Iron Dome' Air Defense System | date=20 December 2021 }}</ref><ref name="military-africa">{{cite web | url=https://www.military.africa/2021/12/egypt-air-defence-strengthened-with-iris-t-slm-acquisition | title=Egypt Air defence strengthened with IRIS-T SLM acquisition * Military Africa | date=17 December 2021 }}</ref> Passive radars can detect enemy aircraft by analysing reflections from external radio and television signals, making them effective in urban areas where active radars struggle.<ref name="bdli-invis-surv">{{cite web | url=https://www.bdli.de/en/innovation_of_the_week/breakthrough-invisible-surveillance-airspace | title=Breakthrough: Invisible surveillance of airspace &#124; BDLI | access-date=17 May 2022 | archive-date=22 January 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122152147/https://www.bdli.de/en/innovation_of_the_week/breakthrough-invisible-surveillance-airspace | url-status=dead }}</ref>

The [[German Air Force]] has received its first IRIS-T SLM system in 2024 and is to receive five more by 2027. Also, mixed SLS/SLM systems are being planned.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ES&T Redaktion |date=2023-05-19 |title=Bundeswehr erhält nächstes Jahr erste Iris-T SLM |url=https://esut.de/2023/05/meldungen/42075/bundeswehr-erhaelt-naechstes-jahr-erste-iris-t-slm/ |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=esut.de |language=de-DE}}</ref>

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File:IRIS-T_SL_SAM.jpg|An IRIS-T SL missile
File:MAN 7 t mil gl IRIS-T SL.jpg|A MAN SX44 6x6 7-ton IRIS-T SL launcher
File:Iris-T, ILA 2018, Schoenefeld (1X7A6891).jpg|A MAN SX45 8x8 10-ton IRIS-T SLM launcher
File:MAN 10 t mil gl IRIS-T SL ILA2018-2.jpg|A MAN SX45 8x8 10-ton IRIS-T SLM launcher rear
File:IRIS-T-SLM-radar unit TRML-4D front ILA-2022.jpg|A Hensoldt TRML-4D radar 
File:CEA Technologies GBMMR on MAN SX45 8x8 chassis ILA-2016.jpg|A CEA CEAFAR (GBMMR) radar
File:ILA 2018, Schönefeld (1X7A5463).jpg|The Thales Ground Master 200 MM/C radar
File:Hensoldt Twinvis, ILA 2018, Schonefeld (1X7A6906).jpg|A Hensoldt TwInvis passive radar
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