UK to transfer 650 Martlet air defence missiles to Ukraine
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The UK Ministry of Defence has announced a new military aid package for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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The new arms package is worth £162m (about $200m) and includes 650 Martlet missiles for air defence. The first batch of weapons will arrive in Ukraine by the end of 2024.
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Martlet missiles, also known as Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM), are designed by the British company Thales for multi-mission use. These small-sized missiles are designed to be used on a variety of platforms including helicopters, drones, ships, and ground vehicles.
The Martlet missile is equipped with high-precision guidance. Thanks to this, it can engage targets at a range of up to 8 kilometres.
The Martlet's main advantage is its versatility and ability to operate in modern combat conditions.
Source: gov.uk