Defense Express reported the information.The latest air defense system was delivered to Ukraine's Western Air Command, specifically the 223rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment, marking what appears to be the third or possibly fourth Iris-T SLM battery received by Ukraine in 2025. The system entered combat operations immediately upon arrival and successfully engaged multiple targets during recent Russian combined air attacks.Among the intercepted threats were five Kh-101 cruise missiles, two Iskander-K missiles, and two Shahed-131/136 attack drones. Ukrainian air defense personnel praised the system's effectiveness and reliability in countering Russia's diverse aerial assault tactics.Like previous deliveries in June and August, the battery includes two short-range Iris-T SLS launchers alongside the main system. The Iris-T SLM can engage threats at ranges up to 40 kilometers and altitudes reaching 20 kilometers, while the accompanying SLS launchers provide a more cost-effective solution for closer targets at ranges and altitudes up to 10 and 6 kilometers respectively.Germany has classified details of its military aid to Ukraine, making exact delivery numbers difficult to confirm. Recent unofficial reports suggested Berlin might deliver only three of the four originally promised systems this year, potentially making this the final 2025 delivery. However, speculation remains that a fourth system could already be in Ukraine but kept confidential for operational security.The German-made air defense platform has consistently demonstrated high performance against Russian combined strikes. Ukraine is expected to receive nine additional Iris-T systems in future deliveries scheduled to continue next year. The system's combat success has attracted significant international interest, with multiple countries placing orders that could establish the Iris-T as Europe's premier air defense solution.