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IRIS T Missile

4th June, 2024

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