The IRIS-T SLM can defend from approaching missiles at an altitude of up to 20 kilometers (12 miles) and a distance up to 40 kilometers. Germany is set to deliver the first of four high-tech air defense systems within “days.” The rush to move up the delivery time comes after heavy Russian missile strikes hit major Ukrainian cities including Kyiv. The long-promised systems, which are capable of protecting an entire city, were originally slated to be delivered at the end of the year. Monday’s deadly strikes, however, have now sped up the delivery timeline. Is Germany directly getting involved in this war ?

