Defense Express reports that this comprehensive package includes 1,600 missiles of various types and 400 units of armored vehicles.
Detailed Breakdown of the Military Aid:
- 160 Husky armored vehicles
- 162 MRAP armored vehicles
- 78 all-terrain vehicles
- 60 raiding and diving boats
- 4 million rounds of small arms ammunition
- 1,600 missiles, encompassing both shock and anti-aircraft missiles, and additional Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
The package notably includes ASRAAM missiles, possibly for a new, yet unannounced air defense system specifically tailored for Ukraine. It may also include Starstreak or Martlet missiles intended for the Stormer HVM short-range air defense system.
Strike Missile Specifications:
- The Martlet missile, a lightweight universal missile weighing 13 kg, features a 3-kg warhead and laser guidance, making it effective against light armored vehicles.
- The Brimstone missile, weighing 50 kg, is a precision anti-tank munition launched from ground installations, with a range of 12-20 km depending on the model. It features an advanced active radar head for target identification and incorporates a unique algorithm for information exchange between missiles in flight, enhancing effectiveness during salvo launches.
This aid package underscores the UK's ongoing commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense efforts against ongoing aggression. The delivery of such diverse and substantial military resources is expected to significantly bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.
