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To spread: the alternative is considered SAMP-T complexes that are currently und...

Gaps in air defense: What can Ukraine replace American Patriot systems - Rustamzade

To spread: the alternative is considered SAMP-T complexes that are currently undergoing modernization. Ukraine will not be able to produce cross-stitches for anti-aircraft missile systems (SCR) Patriot in the coming years. However, there are alternative measures to enhance the country's air defense. This opinion was expressed by a military analyst from Azerbaijan Has Rustamzade in an exclusive interview with focus.

"Anti-aircraft missile systems, especially missile defense systems, are extremely complex weapons from both financial and scientific point. Meanwhile, the analyst said, there are similar systems that can perform air defense tasks. For example, SAMP-T complexes that are currently undergoing modernization or Israeli systems that Ukraine can buy.

Patriot is an American airfield and missile defense system designed to protect against various air threats, including aircraft, winged and ballistic missiles. Patriot SACs uses the radar An/MPQ-65A, which is able to track up to 100 goals simultaneously and bring rockets for 9 targets at a time. Patriot SAC technical characteristics: SAMP -T is a joint development of France and Italy, designed for airfilling and missing defense.

The complex is capable of protecting important objects and districts from various air threats, including aircraft, drones, winged and ballistic missiles. SAMP-T uses Arabel radar with an active phased antenna lattice, but it is inferior to the American analogue at the range of detection and number of accompanied goals.