Ukraine plans to get short-range radars from the US - Politico

Ukraine plans to get short-range radars from the US - Politico

Kyiv  •  UNN

November 22 2023, 02:39 AM • 29618 views

Kyiv is seeking short-range Sentinel radars from the United States to track ballistic missiles and other targets; this request is related to concerns about Russian attacks on infrastructure during the winter months

Kyiv wants to receive Sentinel short-range radars from the United States, which are are designed to track ballistic missiles, low-flying drones airplanes, helicopters and other objects. This was reported by the Politico newspaper with citing a source familiar with the US-Ukrainian negotiations, reports UNN.

Details

Politico clarifies that Ukraine's desire to receive this type of radar type of radar is due to the expectation of a difficult winter period. Officials are officials are preparing for Russian strikes on infrastructure.

Kyiv is looking for Sentinel short-range radars, which are designed to track ballistic missiles, slower unmanned aerial vehicles and helicopters

according to a report

To recap,

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv. During his visit, he stated that the United States would continue to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom against Russian aggression.

The United States also announced a new military aid package to Ukrainethat includes more than $1 billion worth of weapons. The Pentagon will provide Kyiv with weapons from its own stockpile.