IRIS T Missile

Source: Eurasiantimes

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Context:

• The Bundeswehr, Germany’s armed forces, discovered a missing Iris-T missile during routine inventory checks at a barracks in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• This incident sparked concerns about potential technology compromise.

Details:

IRIS Missile:

• Manufactured by

• • The IRIS-T programme sees Germany, Greece, Norway, Italy, Spain and Sweden unite to provide access to technology and expertise.
  • Diehl Defence is the main contractor.

• Performance and Capabilities
  • Short-range, highly maneuverable, all-aspect missile.
  • Equipped with roll-pitch imaging and a wide-angle infrared seeker.
  • Fast target acquisition and full hemisphere engagement, can be employed as fire-and-forget.
  • Maximum range: Approximately 25 km.
  • Maximum speed: Mach 3.

• Technological Features
  • The imaging infrared seeker provides extremely high resolution, target discrimination, and flare suppression.
  • Capable of all-aspect engagement with an acquisition range compatible with the missile’s full kinematic range.
• Variants of the IRIS-T Missile:

1.IRIS-T Air-to-Air Guided Missile

• Tailor-made for aerial combat scenarios.

2.IRIS-T SL (Surface Launched) Medium Range Guided Missile

• Designed for ground-based operations.
• Features an enhanced rocket motor for extended range.
• Can be easily integrated with existing and future air defense systems.

3.IRIS-T SLS (Surface-Launched, Short-Range) Guided Missile

• A vertically launched variant utilizing the IRIS-T missile.
• Primarily intended for short-range engagements.

Sources: eurasiantimes

PRACTICE QUESTION How many of the following countries are involved in the development and collaboration of the IRIS-T missile program? 1) Germany 2) Greece 3) Norway 4) France Select the Correct Answer: a)      One Only b)      Two Only c)      Three Only d)      All four Answer: c