NASAMS on the protection of the Ukrainian sky: the general told which cities can be covered
Ukraine should receive modern NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems. Under the condition of larger supplies of Norwegian Air defense systems, the Ukrainian sky can be covered until the end of 2023.
The ex-deputy chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Ihor Romanenko, told about it. Earlier, the Air Force noted that Ukraine will receive two NASAMS batteries.
The first NASAMS air defense systems can cover the sky over Kyiv
The first air-defense systems that Ukraine will receive can cover the sky over Kyiv.
It is necessary to cover the capital, the decision-making center, and use another one elsewhere, Romanenko explained.
The general explained that the range of NASAMS with improved missiles reaches 20 kilometers in height and 40 kilometers in range. However, these air defense systems have not yet been tested during hostilities. However, they will be able to work on ballistic and cruise missiles. NASAMS and Russian “Iskanders” are to be shot down.
Countries stand in line for NASAMS – the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Earlier, the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces emphasized that these air defense systems are modern and are in service with very few countries in the world. According to NASAMS, you have to “stand in line”. Launchers, machines for charging, target detection and complex maintenance should be handed over to Ukraine together with the air defense system. However, no details of the transfer itself are reported.
Advantage of the NASAMS air defense system: information from Defense Express
- Experts say that two NASAMS batteries may well close most of the airspace over Kyiv and its surroundings.
- The air defense radar can process up to 60 targets at the same time, as well as issue guidance on 15 targets.
- The second-generation NASAMS air defense system battery consists of 12 launchers, each of which carries six missiles.
