Reuters: Germany close to deciding on procuring a new short-range air defense system

[Zarvan]

Modell IRIS-T SLM. Photo by MAV ATPics
Germany is nearing a decision to replace its aging short-range air defense systems and help fill a gap that has caused concern among NATO members after Russia’s annexation of Crimea, two sources familiar with the issue said.

That was reported by Andrea Shalal.

If approved, this action would signal the beginning of a €460-million (about $490 million) procurement program over the next 5-10 years.

Contenders are the NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System) and a surface-launch variant of the IRIS-T.

Last year military officials from Germany and the US recognized that Europe was experiencing an expanding gap of short-range air defense weapons (SHORAD), including an inability to defend against drones.

http://defence-blog.com/news/reuter...ing-a-new-short-range-air-defense-system.html

 

[DavidSling]

Modell IRIS-T SLM. Photo by MAV ATPics
Germany is nearing a decision to replace its aging short-range air defense systems and help fill a gap that has caused concern among NATO members after Russia’s annexation of Crimea, two sources familiar with the issue said.

That was reported by Andrea Shalal.

If approved, this action would signal the beginning of a €460-million (about $490 million) procurement program over the next 5-10 years.

Contenders are the NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System) and a surface-launch variant of the IRIS-T.

Last year military officials from Germany and the US recognized that Europe was experiencing an expanding gap of short-range air defense weapons (SHORAD), including an inability to defend against drones.

http://defence-blog.com/news/reuter...ing-a-new-short-range-air-defense-system.html

Iron Dome or Iron Beam should also join the bid, most battle proven low range interceptor in the world

 

[Penguin]

Iron Dome or Iron Beam should also join the bid, most battle proven low range interceptor in the world

WHY?

According to the manufacturer, Diehl, the IRST-T SLs missile is designed to be used for 360 ° defense against aircraft, helicopters, drones and cruise missiles (not ballistic missiles). It is a tactical air defence system that includes at minimum a 360-degree radar, a TOC and a Launcher with the ability to provide all-round protection of 40 km radius, the ability to simultaneously control multiple targets, all-weather capability, and plug-and-fight design, allowing components to be assembled, such as additional launchers, as needed.

NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System) is a distributed and networked medium to long range air-defence system. NASAMS was the first surface-based application for the AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile). The missile itself is named SLAMRAAM (Surfaced Launched AMRAAM).

These air defence sysems are comparable in role and functioning to SPYDER, short and medium range mobile air defence system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with assistance from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The SPYDER is a low-level, quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones, and precision-guided munitions. It provides air defence for fixed assets and for point and area defence for mobile forces in combat areas.

The Iron Dome system is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from distances of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to 70 kilometres (43 mi) away and whose trajectory would take them to a populated area. he Iron Dome has been pitched to the IDF as a more cost-effective anti-aircraft system to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Iron Beam system is designed to destroy short-range rockets, artillery, and mortars with a range of up to 7 km (4.3 mi), too small for the Iron Dome system to intercept effectively.

Clearly Iron Dome and Iron Beam are not relevant in the context of the German requirement.

 

[c-dome1]

WHY?

According to the manufacturer, Diehl, the IRST-T SLs missile is designed to be used for 360 ° defense against aircraft, helicopters, drones and cruise missiles (not ballistic missiles). It is a tactical air defence system that includes at minimum a 360-degree radar, a TOC and a Launcher with the ability to provide all-round protection of 40 km radius, the ability to simultaneously control multiple targets, all-weather capability, and plug-and-fight design, allowing components to be assembled, such as additional launchers, as needed.

NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System) is a distributed and networked medium to long range air-defence system. NASAMS was the first surface-based application for the AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile). The missile itself is named SLAMRAAM (Surfaced Launched AMRAAM).

These air defence sysems are comparable in role and functioning to SPYDER, short and medium range mobile air defence system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with assistance from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The SPYDER is a low-level, quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones, and precision-guided munitions. It provides air defence for fixed assets and for point and area defence for mobile forces in combat areas.

The Iron Dome system is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from distances of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to 70 kilometres (43 mi) away and whose trajectory would take them to a populated area. he Iron Dome has been pitched to the IDF as a more cost-effective anti-aircraft system to intercept unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Iron Beam system is designed to destroy short-range rockets, artillery, and mortars with a range of up to 7 km (4.3 mi), too small for the Iron Dome system to intercept effectively.

Clearly Iron Dome and Iron Beam are not relevant in the context of the German requirement.

barak 8 is option

 

[Blue Marlin]

camm?

 

[c-dome1]

Iron Dome or Iron Beam should also join the bid, most battle proven low range interceptor in the world

iron bean far from bieng opertional

 

[Penguin]

barak 8 is option

This is not a short-range air defense system. Why would this be an option for Germany? Given it already operates Patriot. And the requirement is for something more tactical that can move with the troops. In Germany, as part of the MEADS program, the PAC-3 MSE missile (MEADS principal interceptor) is expected to be supplemented by IRIS-T SL as secondary missile for ground-based medium range air defense.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium_Extended_Air_Defense_System