Britain has ordered a Martlet missile party: weapons will also receive Ukraine (video)

Some of the missiles will be aimed at the needs of the Armed Forces. This decision was made within the limits of the promises of the British Defense Ministry against the background of increasing the number of Ukrainian soldiers who are training at LMM.

The UK Ministry of Defense has concluded a contract for the supply of a large number of additional Martlet universal missiles, known as the LMM army designation, which will be supplied to both the British Army and the needs of Ukraine's defense forces. On July 24, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom. A contract worth £ 176 million was signed with Thales UK, producing Martlet missiles in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

These missiles will be used in various air defense systems such as Stormer HVM, portable infantry systems, and Martlet Marine systems of the royal fleet, including Wildcat HMA. 2 helicopters. In addition to the British army, some of these missiles will be aimed at the needs of the Armed Forces. This decision was made within the promises of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense against the background of an increase in the number of Ukrainian soldiers undergoing LMM (Martlet) training.

"We need to continue to supply weapons to Ukraine, but also replenish our own stocks. Our new order of light multi -purpose missiles from Thales UK will help to achieve this goal by providing our armed forces with universal missiles that can be used against threats such as drones, helicopters and small marine goals, " - said British Minister of Defense Procurement and Industry Maria Igl. The LMM rocket has a length of 1. 3 m and a diameter of 76 mm, with a weight of 13 kg.

It is equipped with a combined guidance system, including laser receivers and optical heading head (GSN). In the final section of the trajectory, the rocket goes into infrared. The cumulative-spicy combat unit weighing 3 kg provides effective damage to both air targets and terrestrial armor objects. The main advantage of the LMM rocket is its compatibility with different platforms, which simplifies the process of re -equipment and supply of various troops.

The combined guidance system that includes the "Beam Flight" and Infrared GSN - this type of guidance can impress both air targets and terrestrial, as well as marine at 5 to 9 km. In addition, this system increases resistance to opto-electronic suppression and reduces the requirements for the design of the rocket, which reduces its production.