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Diehl Defence's Naval IRIS-T SLM Shines in 2025 Exercise

10/15/2025

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Diehl Defence demonstrated a navalized IRIS-T SLM during the German Navy's Maritime Firing Exercise 2025, Andøya.
The navalized IRIS-T SLM, developed in under ten months, achieved a high hit rate and met all evaluation criteria.
The demonstration marks a milestone for Diehl Defence and paves the way for the system's series introduction.
However, concerns remain about the F125 frigate's limited self-defense capabilities against modern threats.

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Diehl Defence demonstrated a navalized IRIS-T SLM during the German Navy's Maritime Firing Exercise 2025, Andøya.
The navalized IRIS-T SLM, developed in under ten months, achieved a high hit rate and met all evaluation criteria.
The demonstration marks a milestone for Diehl Defence and paves the way for the system's series introduction.
However, concerns remain about the F125 frigate's limited self-defense capabilities against modern threats.