What is Diehl Group? Everything About Germany’s IRIS-T and Munitions Giant

Diehl Group is a German private defense company based in Nuremberg, known for its defense electronics, ammunition, and the IRIS-T air defense system. The company ranks 82nd on the SIPRI 2025 list, with defense revenues reaching approximately 1.17 billion Euros.
The company’s most important products are the IRIS-T SL and IRIS-T SLM air defense systems. The IRIS-T SLM systems delivered to Ukraine have attracted international attention for providing effective defense against Russia’s air attacks.
Main Product Categories
- IRIS-T SL / SLM / SLX air defense systems
- Air-to-air missiles (IRIS-T A2A)
- Ammunition: artillery, mortar, missile ammunition
- Defense electronics and weapon systems
- Unmanned systems

