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Hellenic Defense Systems get new order for Iris-T missile components

Hellenic Defense Systems SA (HDS) received a new order for components of the European medium-range infrared homing air-to-air missiles Iris-T worth 28.8 million euros, it announced on Tuesday.

The components of Iris-T relate to the warhead and control sections, and they will be delivered to Germany-based Diehl Defence by the start of 2026.

So far, 3,800 units of both sections have been delivered by Greece globally since 2005, when the production process began.

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