The IRIS-T is a short range infrared homing air-to-air missile. It is also called AIM-2000. The missile also has other variants, including the surface-to-air-launched IRIS-T SLS and IRIS-T SLM and their derivatives. From Wikipedia
Failure of Chinese air defences against BrahMos strikes has prompted Islamabad to seek German IRIS-T SLM despite a deepening economic crisis.
