In response to Ukraine’s urgent need for enhanced air defense capabilities, the United Kingdom developed and supplied the Gravehawk Mobile Air Defense System, a containerized missile platform designed to counter aerial threats, including drones and cruise missiles. This innovative system repurposes Soviet-made R-73 (NATO reporting name: AA-11 Archer) air-to-air missiles into a ground-launched defense solution, leveraging Ukraine’s existing missile stockpiles. Mounted on an 8x8 military truck chassis, the system provides high mobility, rapid deployment, and cost-effective air defense coverage against Russian missile and drone strikes. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| The Gravehawk Mobile Air Defense System: A powerful UK-supplied air defense solution for Ukraine, featuring an 8x8 military truck transporter, a containerized launcher armed with two Soviet-made R-73 (AA-11 Archer) missiles, and a remote command and control system for precision targeting. (Picture source: UK MoD) |
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