Denmark urgently bought German IRIS-T SLM missiles to protect against aerial threats

 

IRIS-T SLM

Denmark has dramatically strengthened its air defense by signing an urgent contract for the purchase of a modern German medium-range anti-aircraft missile system, the IRIS-T SLM. The decision was made in response to the growing threats in the region, and the purchase followed an expedited procedure to get new systems as quickly as possible.

The contract was signed by the German Armed Forces Procurement Office (BAAINBw) on behalf of Denmark with Diehl Defense, the developer and manufacturer of the system. This is an unusual but effective way when the purchasing country uses the purchasing system of another country to speed up the process. Germany is already actively using the IRIS-T SLM and has ordered a large number of such complexes, which allows for fast deliveries.

The IRIS-T SLM (Surface Launched Medium Range) system is a mobile anti—aircraft missile system capable of hitting airplanes, helicopters, cruise missiles and drones at a distance of up to 40 kilometers. It will become an important link in Denmark's multi-level air defense system, filling the gap between short-range systems and long-range complexes. It is expected that the new complexes will allow Denmark to more effectively protect its territories, including Greenland and the Faroe Islands, from modern air threats.