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Ukraine Boosts Defense with 11 More IRIS-T Systems

7/29/2025

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Ukraine is set to bolster its defenses with 11 more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany, bringing the total to 18. With seven already delivered, these systems have proven vital, intercepting over 250 Russian threats. As Ukraine aims for at least ten Patriot systems, the fight for sovereignty intensifies against the backdrop of ongoing aggression.

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Ukraine is set to bolster its defenses with 11 more IRIS-T air defense systems from Germany, bringing the total to 18. With seven already delivered, these systems have proven vital, intercepting over 250 Russian threats. As Ukraine aims for at least ten Patriot systems, the fight for sovereignty intensifies against the backdrop of ongoing aggression.