TOI World5/31/2026Defense2 min readIndia
Ukraine Receives New IRIS-T Air Defence Launcher from Germany
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Ukraine receives a new IRIS-T air defense launcher from Germany, strengthening its defense against Russian missile and drone strikes, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Ukraine relies on IRIS-T systems to defend against Russian aerial attacks since 2022.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine received a new IRIS-T air defence launcher from Germany, according to Reuters, further strengthening Kyiv's efforts to protect its cities and critical infrastructure from Russian missile and drone strikes. [...] End of Article
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Increased IRIS-T deployments may enhance Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
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- Total number of IRIS-T systems now in Ukraine
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This article was originally published by TOI World.
