Pentagon ordered the Sidewinder missiles for Ukraine: how can they use the Armed Forces

The Ukrainian army can integrate them both at the Su-27 or MiG-29 fighter, as well as on ground air defense. In particular, the Poles for Soviet Migiv were made. In the last military aid package to Ukraine, the Pentagon has regulated the AIM-9m Sidewinder missiles with thermal guidance. How can the Ukrainian army be used by The War Zone. Currently, supply details are not reported whether rockets will be used for aircraft or from the ground. Also, the number of AIM-9M missiles is not disclosed.

Previously, the same missiles transferred Canada to Ukraine in May 2023. And now there is no open data how Ukraine uses them. Among the options are the MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters. AIM-9M missiles can be integrated into Soviet aircraft, the authors say. Because they are similar to their characteristics and capabilities to the P-73 plane. AIM-9M has been in service since 1983. In the case of Polish Migs, the integration of AIM-9 was even prepared, but in Version H. was conducted a feasibility study.

Therefore, it can potentially simplify the task for Ukrainian fighters. It is likely that working on the integration of AIM-9 began before the supply of aircraft to Ukraine. It is also possible that AIM-9M will be used for ground air defense systems. In particular, NASAMS can shoot infrared missiles, but AIM-120. Therefore, it is unknown whether Sidewinder will be able to affect NASAMS goals. Recall that on May 26, Canada announced the supply of Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine.