The UK has handed over Supacat HMT truck-based launchers for MBDA AIM-132 ASRAAM missiles to Ukraine, they can engage air targets at a range of up to 25km

The Ukrainian Armed Forces use ground launchers to launch AIM-132 ASRAAM air-to-air missiles.

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The information was shared by the British publication The Times. It is about homemade launchers on the basis of Supacat HMT truck. Thanks to this AIM-132 ASRAAM missiles can be used for air defence. Such mobile launchers can hit air targets at a distance of up to 25 kilometres.

Flashback

The AIM-132 ASRAAM is a British guided air-to-air missile. It is developed and manufactured by MBDA. The missile is equipped with an infrared homing head. AIM-132 ASRAAM was developed specifically for the Royal Air Force of Great Britain and Australia. The missile replaced the AIM-9 Sidewinder. It can be launched by a variety of aircraft including the Eurofighter Typhoon, BAE Harrier II and Panavia Tornado.

Source: The Times