Two other air defense systems are a relief for Ukraine to defend against Russian air attacks. Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov tweeted himself thanking the West for providing the NASAMS and ASPIDE air defense systems. Ukraine has thanked Norway, Spain and the United States.
On October 10, Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukrainian cities. Following this, the President of Ukraine, Zelensky, had demanded that Western countries should be ready to provide air defense systems. During the G7 conference, the Ukrainian president told world leaders that millions of people would be grateful if they had air defense systems that could defend against Russian airstrikes.
Following Zelensky’s request, Germany transferred the IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine. The United States has also announced the transfer of two National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS). The Eurasian Times also reported that Norwegian soldiers stationed in Germany explained the operation of the missile defense system to the Ukrainians.
Spain announced on November 2 that it will deliver the Spanish Nazams air defense system to Ukraine. Spain also gave Ukraine a battery of Asped anti-aircraft missile systems, four Hawk air defense systems, anti-tank missiles and guns. The Asped batteries will have two launchers capable of carrying six missiles each. It uses Spada 2000 missiles which can travel four times the speed of sound. These missiles can destroy targets at an altitude of up to six kilometers and at a distance of up to 25 kilometers.
The aid was announced after the visit of the Spanish Foreign Minister, Jose Manuel Albarez to Ukraine. The President of Ukraine himself has expressed his gratitude for Spain’s action. The Spada 2000 missiles provided by Spain are capable of air defense in any weather, day or night. Such an air defense system is capable of withstanding air strikes in an area of 2000 square kilometers. Each missile can carry up to 35 kg of explosives. It is hoped that Ukraine will be able to defend against Russian air attacks more effectively with new air defense systems.
English Summary: Ukraine’s ‘Underdog’ Interceptor Missile That Kills At Near Hypersonic Speed Joins German and US Defense Systems
