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The Kyiv Independent

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17 IRIS-Ts will boost Ukraine’s air defenses but it’s still not enough, experts say

The Kyiv Independent

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Germany has ordered an additional 17 IRIS -T air defense systems for Ukraine .

The timing couldn't be more critical an ongoing campaign of aerial strikes on Kharkiv and Poltava .

The missiles can reach a speed of around Mach 3 ( 1,020 meters per second) They are equipped with a controlled thrust vector system that improves maneuverability, and an infrared guidance system that responds to heat.

Iran has sent an unknown number of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia , according to the Wall Street Journal .

The U.S. has described the move as a "dramatic escalation" in Tehran 's support for Moscow 's war against Ukraine .

The IRIS -T system can effectively shoot down low-flying targets, such as aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and drones.

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