The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has delivered a new short-range air-to air missile, Iris-T to replace robot 74 for the Gripen aircraft.

Iris-T is a European programme collaborated by Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece, Norway and Sweden.

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The missile, robot 98, can combat target at very short range from its aircraft platform, and complements the Amraam and Meteor long-range missiles.

Iris-T can also combat target at a longer range, that is comparable to robot 74’s range.

The system, modular in design, consists of combat robots, blind robots, test and tool kits, and ground-handling equipment.

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Iris-T features a display integrated into a helmet-mounted display (HMD), an infrared search and track (IRST), radar and other systems.

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The missile can also engage threats behind the aircraft with the aid of appropriate sensors fitted to the aircraft.

Iris-T will be integrated on the EF2000 Typhoon, F-16 Fighting Falcon, JAS-39 Gripen, PA-200 Tornado, F-18 Hornet and F-4 Phantom II and is also be tested for compatibility with the joint strike fighter.

Final delivery of the robots to the Sweden is scheduled for 2010.