UK to send Ukraine Paveway IV laser-guided aerial bombs with a target engagement range of 30 km

By: Myroslav Trinko | 25.04.2024, 09:31

The UK is going to send Paveway IV aerial bombs to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by BBC correspondent Jonathan Beale. The bombs will be part of the next military aid package. It is not yet known which aircraft the Ukrainian Air Force will use them with.

Flashback

The Paveway IV is a laser-guided aerial bomb manufactured by Raytheon UK. The Paveway IV entered service with the UK Air Force in 2008. It was first used by the Royal Air Force during Operation Herrick in Afghanistan. The Paveway IV has a mass of about 230kg and a range of up to 30km.

Source: @bealejonathan