Hungary’s armed forces are purchasing new short-range missiles based on German technology, a government official has said.
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Gáspár Maróth, government commissioner for defence developments, said in a statement that the contract for the IRIS-T air-to-air guided missiles was signed with German weapons maker Diehl on Friday.
The purchase will allow the Hungarian Armed Forces to
The purchase will allow the Hungarian Armed Forces to
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equip its Gripen fighters with the most advanced air combat technology,
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Maróth said. Unlike the Sidewinder missiles that have been in use until now, the IRIS-Ts can be used in the most difficult air strike situations even under heavy overload, he added.
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Hungary also plans to develop its air force’s BVR and air-to-ground capabilities, the government commissioner said.
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Source: MTI
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