Diehl Defence has successfully demonstrated two test firings of the surface-to-air guided missile IRIS-T surface launched (SL) at the OTB firing range in South Africa.

The test fire achieved all objectives including safe missile launch, flight-mechanical and aerodynamic characteristics, as well as operational performance of the new rocket motor.

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The operational principle of guiding the missile with external radar data by transmitting virtual target data to the missile during flight was also demonstrated.

The IRIS-T SL, an advanced version of the IRIS-T air-to-air missile, is being designed to meet the requirements for a modern guided missile for ground-based air defence.

The IRIS-T air-to-air missile is in series production within a European cooperation programme.

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