Ukrainian rescuers will receive modern weapons: which rockets will be armed with Sea King

The helicopters of the 1970s can be equipped with long-term Marte Er anti-tank missiles. Or ExOCET, its latest version - MM40 Block 3 - can strike for targets within a radius of 200 km. The United Kingdom and Germany will add to the Ukrainian helicopters of Sea King offensive opportunities - will be armed with modern missiles, which is provided by the Trinity House Agreement defensive agreement. The bilateral communique text is published on the British Government's website.

It is reported to joint support of Ukraine in opposition to Russian aggression. It is noted that the special teams and the defense industry will work closely so that Ukraine succeeds and long -term peace. "In the short term, we will fully provide Ukraine with new defense capabilities, we will equip the Sea King helicopters with modern rocket systems with Germany," the publication reads.

Details on rockets do not report, while they should expand the capabilities of Ukrainian Navy to protect against Russian aggression. Germany has announced the supply of six -written helicopters of Sea King MK41 to Ukraine early this year. MK41 is a rescue and search helicopter with small offensive capabilities - 12. 7 mm machine guns. However, according to recent statements by EU representatives, helicopters can be armed with the latest Brimstone 2 missiles, which exceeds 40 km.

The weight of the combat unit is 6. 3 kg. The helicopters of the 1970s can also be equipped with long-range Marte Er anti-tank missiles. The MBDA radius is more than 100 km. They are used for ground -based attacks. Another rocket that can be on German helicopters - ExOCET. Its recent version - MM40 Block 3 - can strike for targets within a radius of 200 km. Sea King helicopters are a license version of the American Sikorsky S-61, but with distinctive features.