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international-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Ukraine Uses Western Weapons for First Strike Inside Russia

Ukraine has hinted at using Western-supplied weapons to strike a Russian missile system inside Russia for the first time, following recent approval from its allies, including the U.S. This move comes amid ongoing tensions and warnings from Russia about potential global conflict. The strike, allegedly on an S-300 system in the Belgorod region, marks a significant shift in Ukraine's defensive strategy, potentially making its defenses more proactive and resilient.

via NBC News|

#international-news #nato #russia

defense2 years ago•2 min saved

Ukraine's Self-Made Air Defense Systems: A Triumph Amidst Manufacturing Challenges

Ukraine is facing a shortage of missiles for its S-300 surface-to-air missile batteries and lacks the industrial capacity to produce them. The SD-300, a Ukrainian air-defense system that could replace the S-300, is a potential solution, but mass production is currently a challenge. The SD-300 combines a command vehicle, a four-round truck launcher, and a 300mm missile. While the range is not an issue, Ukraine needs around 18-20 additional batteries to fully replace the S-300s, which may exceed the capabilities of its missile firms. The question remains whether the SD-300 is worth pursuing when additional Western-made SAMs could meet Ukraine's air-defense needs.

via Forbes|

#defense #industrial-capacity #s-300