Official: Romania to transfer Patriot air defence system to Ukraine

Romania to send Patriot surface-to-air missile system to Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Here's What We Know

The information appeared on the website of the President of Romania. We are talking about one battery of air defence systems. There is no information yet when the delivery of the complex will begin.

By the way, the Romanian army has two Patriot batteries. In exchange for the delivery of one battery, the Romanian government asks its allies, especially the United States, to provide "a similar or equivalent system".

Flashback

Patriot is a medium-range surface-to-air missile system developed by the US company Raytheon. The main feature of Patriot is its ability to intercept and destroy tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and aircraft. The system is equipped with the AN/MPQ-65 multifunctional radar, which provides detection, target tracking and missile guidance.

Patriot uses PAC-3 missiles, which have improved performance compared to previous models. The system can operate autonomously or be integrated into allied air defence systems, making it an important element in collective security. Patriot is in service with many countries and is actively used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the war against the Russian occupants.

Source: presidency.ro