ABSTRACT The intersection of modern warfare dynamics and the accelerating pace of missile and unmanned aerial system proliferation has elevated the role of layered, ground-based air defence to the forefront of national security planning across Europe, the United States, and allied partners. The IRIS-T Surface Launched Medium-Range (SLM) and the emerging IRIS-T Surface Launched Extended-Range … Leggi tutto Cost-Effectiveness and Evolving Capabilities of the IRIS-T SLM and SLX Ground-Based Air Defence Systems in the 2025 Geopolitical Landscape