Spain will transfer a new package of military aid to Ukraine: waiting for M113 armored personnel carriers, artillery ammunition and Shorad Aspide SAMs

By: Myroslav Trinko | 25.08.2022, 12:26
Spain will transfer a new package of military aid to Ukraine: waiting for M113 armored personnel carriers, artillery ammunition and Shorad Aspide SAMs

The Spanish government is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine.

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This was reported by the local publication Infodefensa. The new aid package will include more than 1,000 munitions for artillery. They are planned to be handed over in September.

M113A1

In addition, Ukraine should receive 20 M113 armored personnel carriers, which have undergone major repairs, as well as air defense systems. Infodefensa did not write about the weapons in question, but earlier it was reported about the Shorad Aspide SAM battery.

Aspide missile

Flashback

Shorad Aspide is an Italian class of medium-range guided missiles for striking air targets. It is produced by the Selenia company. 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.

Source: Infodefensa

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