Ukraine will receive a new Gravehawk air defense system from the United Kingdom: what is its benefits
This was announced by the UK Prime Minister Kir Starmer during a speech before the media together with President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky. The Prime Minister noted that the head of the Russian Federation does not show any signs that he seeks peace. So he assured the Ukrainians that Britain would continue to assist. Among other things, Ukraine will soon receive 150 trunks Sheffield Forgemasters - the first such barrels made in Britain over two decades.
Both combat trunks and the latest air defense system will arrive in Ukraine very soon. "They will come to Ukraine in a few weeks," the older said during a press conference. It is worth noting that the new Gravehawk system can significantly strengthen the air defense system of Ukraine. Among other things, the system is able to adapt to various use scenarios - from local protection of strategic objects to large -scale protection of the country from attacks.
The system is easily integrated with international air defense systems, such as NATO systems in particular. "Innovative system of the size of the sea container is equipped with" air-air-air "missiles as anti-aircraft missiles, that is, use Ukrainian missiles that are already in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine . . . Two prototypes of this system have been tested in Ukraine in September, and there will be 15 during the year 15" , - the older statement says.
"Gravehawk" can intercept various threats, including ballistic and winged missiles, drones and hostile fighters. This air defense system is capable of detecting long -distance air objects, including winged missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. Since the development is new, we can only find out more about it later.