On April 17, 2025, the German Ministry of Defense officially announced plans to supply Ukraine with 120 Soviet-designed 9K38 Igla man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). This marks the first time that Germany intends to transfer this type of air defense weapon to Ukraine, representing a significant development in Germany’s military assistance strategy amid the ongoing war. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| Soviet-made IGLA SA-18 Grouse Man Portable Air Defense Missile System. (Image Credit: M. Dura via Defence24 website) |
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