“This was announced by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his visit to Kyiv on January 16, reports the website of the British government. System…”, — write on: armyinform.com.ua
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Great Britain will hand over new Gravehawk air defense systems to Ukraine this year. This was announced by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his visit to Kyiv on January 16, reports the website of the British government.
The Gravehawk air defense system was developed in a short period of time specifically to meet the needs of Ukraine on the battlefield. The project is jointly financed by Great Britain and Denmark.
The innovative system, the size of a sea container, can be upgraded to use air-to-air missiles for ground air defense, that is, it can use Ukrainian missiles that are already in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“In conditions of constant Russian bombing, the Gravehawk system will strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, which will allow it to protect its cities, troops and critical infrastructure,” the statement said.
The British government said two prototypes of this air defense system were tested in Ukraine in September, and 15 more will be tested this year.
“We are increasing UK support to Ukraine until 2025. Our plan will increase Ukraine’s military capabilities, expand our training offer, strengthen defense-industrial ties and increase pressure on Putin,” British Defense Secretary John Gealey said.
As ArmiyaInform reported, on January 16, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Prime Minister of Great Britain Keir Starmer signed the Agreement on a one-year partnership between the two countries.
The document contains open and closed parts. The agreement, in particular, stipulates that Great Britain will provide Ukraine with annual military aid of at least $3.6 billion for as long as necessary.
