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Switzerland signed a contract in July 2025 to procure five IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defence systems from German manufacturer Diehl Defence for approximately 500 million Swiss Francs (not EUR). The systems, featuring advanced AESA radar technology and a 40-kilometer range, will protect Switzerland against modern aerial threats including combat aircraft, drones, and cruise missiles. The procurement is part of the European Sky Shield Initiative and closes a critical capability gap in Swiss air defence. Deliveries are scheduled between late 2028 and 2031, with initial operational capability targeted as soon as possible after the first unit arrives.
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500 million Swiss francs for five IRIS-T SLM systems, July 2025.[3]
https://norskluftvern.com/2025/12/11/iris-t-slm-emerges-as-europes-fastest-growing-air-defense-system/
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