Britain will provide Ukraine with the latest version of the Raven air defense system
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Sat, 10 May 2025 16:05:00 +0300
Ukraine to receive new Raven air defense system from BritaiAccording to Colonel of the Royal Marines Ollie Todd, early deliveries of the Raven system were used to protect the presidential palace of Volodymyr Zelensky.It is noted that the Asraam missiles sent to Ukraine were deemed unsuitable for combat use in the UK due to strict storage conditions.And instead of simply using them for test launches, the British military proposed the idea of integrating these missiles into a groundbased air defense system that Ukraine could use in combat conditions, Todd said.
Today, about 400 launches of this system have been carried out in Ukraine.
The effectiveness against Iranian Shahed drones and cruise missiles is estimated at 70, which makes Raven one of the most effective air defense systems in Ukraines arsenal.
Missiles can be launched remotely using a remote control.
According to the publication, details about this system have remained secret until now.Raven is known to use obsolete Advanced Short Range AirtoAir Missiles Asraam as well as old components from Hawk, Jaguar and Tornado aircraft to create a groundbased air defense system mounted on Supacat vehicles.
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