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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.
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/