Germany is adapting the land-based IRIS-T SLM medium-range air-defense system for shipboard use on its F125 frigates, including new 32-missile launcher fits and integration with the ships’ existing radar/sensor architecture. This is a notable capability upgrade that closes a long-standing medium-range air-defense gap on the class and reflects rapid navalization/testing from concept to live firings.
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Germany navalizes IRIS-T SLM SAM for F125 frigates with 32-cell launchers
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/news-features/germany-is-finally-giving-its-f125-frigates-some-more-teeth-with-iris-t-slm-surface-to-air-missilesGermany Is Finally Giving Its F125 Frigates Some More Teeth With IRIS-T SLM Surface-To-Air Missiles