Der erste Seriengefechtsstand des taktischen Luftverteidigungssystems IRIS-T SLM wurde – nach der erfolgreichen Industrieabnahme des Tactical Operation Center Shelters (TOC Shelter) beim Hersteller Airbus Defence and Space – durch Diehl Defence übernommen.
IRIS-T SLM is to a certain extent a derivative of the IRIS-T SL development, which, as a cheaper missile, was intended to take over the "simpler", non-nuclear-ballistic targets of the German MEADS air defense system. In view of the delays in German political decision-making, Diehl Defense further developed the IRIS-T SL into an air defense system that has already been able to win customers as the IRIS-T SLM (apart from Germany, who have still not made a decision). Accordingly, this first series command post is intended for export.
The fully equipped 20-foot shelter, which includes several Diehl fire control computers and Airbus' IBMS (Integrated Battle Management System) software, was developed and built to Diehl's requirements in just two and a half years. The command center for mobile 24/7 use does not require more than three people to operate, as an integral system component of IRIS-T SLM, thanks to plug-and-fight technology, it networks sensors such as the Hensoldt mid-range radar with the Diehl launch devices. If necessary, it also ensures data exchange and communication with higher-level command posts.
Die nächsten Schritte beinhalten die notwendigen Integrationstests in das modulare Gesamtsystem IRIS-T SLM für die bodengebundene Luftverteidigung mittlerer Reichweite, dessen Auslieferung an den Kunden noch in diesem Jahr erfolgen soll.
Dorothee Frank
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