Hensoldt to supply Ukraine with a new batch of AMPS systems for helicopter defence

The German company Hensoldt has been awarded a new contract to supply AMPS systems to protect Ukrainian helicopters.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by the press service of the company. The manufacturer does not disclose the number of systems, terms of delivery and the amount of the contract. It is only known that we are talking about a 2-digit million number. By the way, the Hensoldt company confirmed that it had previously transferred 16 AMPS sets to the AFU.

Flashback

AMPS (Airborne Missile Protection System) is an airborne missile defence system for aviation. A set of sensors can warn the crew that an aircraft is scanning radar. In addition, the system can detect the launch of a missile and determine its special characteristics (range, flight speed, etc.).

Source: Hensoldt