A great addition to NASAMS: Ukraine will receive the Aspide anti-aircraft missile system
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are already learning to use it
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are learning to use the Aspide anti-aircraft missile system.
19 Ukrainian servicemen are undergoing training at the air base in the city of Zaragoza, Spain. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the country. The training has been going on for several weeks and should end on October 14. After that, another part of the soldiers will come to Spain. There is no information yet when deliveries of the Aspide air defense system will begin.
Spada Aspide aka Skyguard Aspide is an anti-aircraft missile system jointly developed by Italy and Switzerland. It uses medium-range guided missiles to engage aerial targets. The company Selenia is engaged in the production of rockets. It includes anti-aircraft guided missiles and air-to-air missiles. In 1988, the Aspide Mk.1 was adopted by the Italian Air Force. The design of the missile is based on the American RIM-7E Sea Sparrow.
