Ukraine signs memorandum with IRIS-T manufacturer, supply will triple
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Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:16:21 +0200

Ukraine has signed a memorandum with Diehl Defence, the German manufacturer of the IRIST system, which provides for a threefold increase in the supply of missiles and air defence systems.
Source Ukraines Defence Minister Rustem Umierov on Facebook Quote We have signed a memorandum of understanding with Diehl Defence, the manufacturer of the IRIST system, which is a crucial part of Ukraines air defence shield.
Protecting Ukraines skies and cities is our priority.
The signed agreement paves the way for major industrial projects that will enhance the capabilities of our air defence.
The memorandum also provides for a threefold increase in the supply of missiles and air defence systems.
Background In early September 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that Germany had ordered a total of 17 IRIST air defence systems for Ukraine, including eight mediumrange SLM and nine shortrange SLS systems.
On 20 December, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine had received its sixth IRIST SLM air defence system from Germany.
At the end of December 2024, Germany delivered a large aid package to Ukraine, including IRIST and Patriot systems.
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