The IRIS-T SLM is a tactical medium range air defense system based on IRIS-T SL surface-to-air missile (SAM), launcher vehicles as well as radar and fire control systems. T
he IRIS-T SL missile was developed originally as a complementary missile for the MEADS of the German Armed Forces. IRIS-T SLS and LFK NG vertical-launch missiles are also compatible with the IRIS-T SL launcher vehicle. This new missile system is being offered by Diehl BGT Defence foforهr export customers since early 2011. In March 2013 Sweden ordered the new air defense system with first deliveries planned for 2
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Air defence systems are used to protect the population, important buildings, objects as well as ground troops against attacks from the air. Particularly ground-based air defence is capable of providing continuous area protection over the long term.
For the Bundeswehr´s Tactical Air Defence System (TLVS), Diehl Defence developed the surface-launched IRIS-T SL, an upgraded version of the IRIS-T missile equipping fighter aircraft of numerous countries worldwide. In combination with various radar and command systems, IRIS-T SL offers the capabilities and benefits of an advanced air defence system. An entire IRIS-T SLM system was tested successfully for the first time in 2014 in the presence of international representatives.
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MEADS انتهى بانسحاب امريكا لتكمل المانيا وحدها تحت اسم Tactical Air Defence System (TLVS)
The TLVS program is based on the trilateral Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program developed for Germany, Italy and the United States and managed by NATO.
The short- and medium-range system is designed to defend against tactical, short- and medium-range ballistic missiles, combat aircraft, helicopters, drones and cruise missiles. The system is mobile, and can be transported by Airbus A400M aircraft.
MEADS is intended to replace the Patriot missile system in Germany and the U.S. and Nike Hercules in Italy, but the program has been delayed by nearly two years after $4 billion in investments. The Pentagon decided in 2011 not to procure the system and Germany last year delayed the TLVS contract ahead of the federal election.
