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German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz assures that Ukraine will soon receive the promis...

"They will arrive soon." Sholtz promises that Ukraine will receive modern German air defense and radar Cobra

German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz assures that Ukraine will soon receive the promised IRIS-T air defense systems and the Cobra counter-battering radar. He said this during the Open Door of the Federal Government on August 21, DW reports. Scholz rejected criticism over insufficient rates and volumes of German weapons to Ukraine and stated that Germany was "supplying a large number of weapons". According to him, Berlin now conveys "the most modern and efficient equipment".

Video Day, among other things, the chancellor mentioned the planned supply of IRIS-T air defense systems and Cobra counter-battery radars. "It will soon come there [to Ukraine]," Scholz assured, promising that Germany will continue to provide Kiev "everything necessary for defense. " At the same time, Sholtz stated that it is important to "prevent the escalation of war. " Die Welt reported that the German government has been ignoring Ukraine's request for additional arms supply for several months.

Scholz himself has repeatedly urged to increase military assistance to Kiev. In early August, the chancellor called the "false" message in the media about reducing Ukraine's military support. In early June, Scholz promised Ukraine to give Iris-T "in the coming weeks". On July 21, Foreign Minister Annalen Berbb said that German Iris-T air defense systems, which should transfer Kiev, are under production and should be ready by the end of the summer.

Iris-T missiles are self-drawn infrared, air-air-air class and short range. IRIS-T has a unique ability compared to other similar missiles such as AIM-9x, aiming and knocking out other air-air and air-air landsckets, providing 360 ° protection. COBRA is a radar station of counter -battery struggle that is capable of determining the positions of enemy artillery, mortar batteries, as well as homemade missile installations. Maximum Product Intelligence - Detection of 40 fire positions in 2 minutes.