Air defence systems are used to protect the population, important buildings, objects as well as ground troops against attacks from the air. Particularly ground-based air defence is capable of providing continuous area protection over the long term. For the Bundeswehr´s Tactical Air Defence System (TLVS), Diehl Defence developed the surface-launched IRIS-T SL, an upgraded version of the IRIS-T missile equipping fighter aircraft of numerous countries worldwide. In combination with various radar and command systems, IRIS-T SL offers the capabilities and benefits of an advanced air defence system. An entire IRIS-T SLM system was tested successfully for the first time in 2014 in the presence of international representatives.

• Protects highly mobile light forces, supply and command facilities as well as infrastructure in peacetime operations and armed conflict.

• Effective and cost-efficient engagementl through possible effector mix

• Integrated detection, evaluation and engagement capability.

• AI support for detection and identification. The decision is made by the operator.

The modular c-UAS overall system SKY SPHERE

• SKY SPHERE is modularly designed to combine sensors, effectors and command systems via standardized interfaces.

• Various configurations enable versatile use: vehicle solution (integrated or stand-alone) or stationary as a container-based system for long-term protection of critical infrastructure.

eMissile CICADA

• Electrically propelled missile - especially developed for drone defence

• CICADA operates in response to the threats caused by low-cost drones and drone swarms.

• Flexible dual-use capability: lethal operation (fragmentation warhead) or non-lethal operation (safety net)

• Reliable target designation through pre-instruction using ground sensors, target guidance via data link and independent endgame through integrated seeker.

In cooperation with its Swedish partner Saab Dynamics, Diehl Defence delivers the anti-ship missile RBS15 Mk3 as the primary armament for the German Navy's new corvettes of the "Braunschweig" class (K130). The long-range, all-weather capable, fire-and-forget missile is highly maneuverable and extremely resistant to electronic countermeasures. Its special advantage: it is able to engage both sea and land targets.
The Mk3 version, jointly developed by Diehl and Saab, is based on the proven predecessor RBS15 Mk2 in service with the Swedish Navy and other naval forces.
In early 2017, the two industrial partners decided to continue development of the missile family. In addition to the ship-based version, the new generation is to be made available for fighter aircraft as well.