‘All-in-One’ SHORAD: Germany Rolls Out Next Evolution of IRIS-T System

A new mobile Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) system from German firm Diehl Defence is on display at the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026.

Designated IRIS-T SLS MK4, the system integrates radar, command-and-control, launcher, and effectors onto a single vehicle, forming what the company describes as an “all-in-one” air defense solution.

According to Diehl, this latest evolution of the IRIS-T SLS features an eightfold increase in payload capacity, aimed at improving combat effectiveness

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