"The next IRIS-T SLM (medium-range) and SLS (short-range) systems should arrive in Ukraine in the coming days and weeks, before Christmas," Major General Christian Freuding, head of the Bundeswehr's Situation Center Ukraine,

Ukraine will receive two IRIS-T short- and medium-range air defence systems from Germany by the end of 2024. Source: Major General Christian Freuding, Head of the Planning Staff and the Special Task Force for Ukraine at Germany's Federal Ministry of Defence,

"The next IRIS-T SLM and SLS systems are expected to arrive in Ukraine in the coming days and weeks, before Christmas," Freuding stated. He emphasized that Germany's support for Ukraine will continue beyond Christmas and the upcoming federal elections in Germany.

Germany will deliver two additional IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine by the end of the year, including the medium-range SLM and short-range SLS

Germany will provide Ukraine with two more IRIS-T air defense systems for short and medium-range – SLM and SLS – as part of its defensive assistance. The transfer is expected to take place by the end of this year,