Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Pakistan Eyes German Defense After Missile Vulnerabilities
Pakistan wants to buy a German air defense system, IRIS-T SLM, to protect itself from Indian missiles after their current defenses didn't work well in a recent operation.
This system has proven itself in Ukraine, shooting down similar missiles.
Even though Pakistan is having money problems, they are spending more on defense.
The new system costs a lot, but is designed to quickly deploy and move, offering protection against the Indian BrahMos missiles.
Pakistan is seeking the German IRIS-T SLM air defense system following perceived failures of Chinese systems.
Operation Sindoor exposed vulnerabilities in Pakistan's air defenses to India's BrahMos missile.
The IRIS-T SLM has a 40 km range and has demonstrated success intercepting missiles in Ukraine.
Pakistan increased its defense budget by 20% despite a fiscal crisis.
Germany's Diehl Defence manufactures the IRIS-T SLM, while Diehl Defence has existing collaborations with India.
- Who
- Pakistan is the entity seeking the defense system.
- What
- Pakistan is seeking to acquire the German IRIS-T SLM air defense system.
- When
- Following India's Operation Sindoor and recent defense spending decisions.
- Where
- Pakistan seeks the German defense system.
- Why
- To counter the threat posed by India's BrahMos missile and address shortcomings of existing defenses.
Pakistan's Perspective
Alternative Perspectives
Resource Allocation
Pakistan's Perspective
Prioritizing defense spending to counter threats.
Alternative Perspectives
Focusing on economic and social welfare.
- Air Defense System Sought
- IRIS-T SLM
- Manufacturer
- Diehl Defence (Germany)
- Approximate Range
- 40 km
- Pakistan Defense Budget Increase
- 20%
- System Tested Against
- Russian cruise missiles in Ukraine
