"All in one": Germany unveiled the new IRIS-T SLS MK4 anti-aircraft system.

At the ILA Berlin Air Show 2026, the German company Diehl Defence unveiled a new mobile short-range air defense system, designated IRIS-T SLS MK4. Designed according to the developer as an "all-in-one" system, it integrates a Saab Giraffe 1X 3D radar (with 360° coverage), an electronic surveillance system, a control system, and a launcher (apparently with an oblique launch) onto a single vehicle.

As stated, this modification of the IRIS-T SLS carries 8 SAMs (the ammo capacity is doubled compared to previous versions of the SLS), the effective firing range is 12 km, and the firing altitude is up to 6 km. The weapon used is Rocket IRIS-T, but in the future it is possible to integrate the system with other products, in particular, with a relatively cheap one drone- CICADA eMissile interceptor from Diehl Defence (the launcher can accommodate 15 units) to combat low-cost drones.

It is claimed that the production version of the system will be capable of engaging targets on the move without modifications to the SAM hardware; the radar and launcher stabilization software will require modifications. A high level of automation reduces the workload and skill requirements for the crew, and allows for a more rapid response to threats.

UAV intercepted by a net released from CICADA:

The system is designed to protect combat formations, including on the move, and critical infrastructure. The wheeled chassis allows for rapid repositioning.

According to Diehl Defence, the completion of development and the start of deliveries of serial samples of the IRIS-T SLS MK4 are planned for 2028.

Comments

[knn54]

- reduces the workload on the calculation and the requirements for its qualifications,
Note for migrants.

[YOU]

Apparently, it's not a bad thing. Opponents aren't sitting still either. We'll see what happens next, in action, not just words, so to speak.

[rocket757]

The problem with all air defense systems using interceptor missiles is... if they're cheap, the interception zone is mediocre... to protect any large facility, you need a lot of them... and when there are a lot of facilities, it's a complete disaster, you need a lot of them too...

[nazgul-ishe]

"A problem for all air defense systems"
The problem is for all air defense systems and radars. Sight, capture, hold. Shooting it down is a different matter.

[rocket757]

Let's say an effective radar isn't cheap or small, and making it disposable... it's only suitable for use against "fat" targets...
There's always a question of cost-effectiveness! No one can ignore it...

[nazgul-ishe]

Then we will wait for the next arrivals.

[rocket757]

Unfortunately, the problem has not been solved, but that's for now.

[nazgul-ishe]

If it all comes down to directives and not a creative breakthrough, perhaps YOU are right. Stealing military technology isn't a sin, but a good thing.

[rocket757]

Espionage, in all its manifestations, is a reality...
But without our own developed scientific and technical base, nothing will work out at all.

[Graz]

The stats are mediocre, inferior to the Carapace, and as I understand it, the missiles only fly in the direction of the Patriot's guide inclination. The question then remains the cost of firing the missile. If the shot is cheap, then it will still work.