Air defense of our country remains a priority for the Pentagon.
The United States of America is going to send to Ukraine systems for fighting VAMPIRE drones by mid-2023. This was announced by the spokesman of the US Department of Defense, Pat Ryder, writes Defense News.
“Air defense remains a priority, something we plan to continue to focus on and work on as quickly as we can. As for VAMPIRE, we expect to close the contract in the next few months and now hope to deliver in mid-2023,” Ryder said. within nine months after the conclusion of the contract, as required by the Pentagon.
As noted, the US Department of Defense announced the delivery of such anti-drone systemson August 24. VAMPIRE installations use small missiles to shoot down drones using laser targeting. The systems are equipped with special fasteners that allow you to quickly install them in the truck body.
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Recall that earlier in the Pentagon it was announced that The United States will transfer to Ukraine a total of eight NASAMS air defense systems, and confirmed the commitment to provide VAMPIRE.
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