"This aircraft is unique of its kind... It works as an airborne early warning and control system – a flying radar that helps 'illuminate' and detect targets. The Russians have such an aircraft, two of which we have already destroyed, A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft. Now, such an aircraft will be available to the Ukrainian Air Force," said Yevlash.According to the spokesperson, ASC 890 will detect targets such as Shahed drones and missiles when they begin approaching Ukrainian territories and enemy aircraft.
"Additionally, this aircraft is capable of, for example, identifying enemy radar stations and detecting their coordinates, which will certainly help our systems and aircraft in the future, including the F-16 jets, which will become a powerful enhancement to detect targets from a safe distance and intercept them for our Defense Forces," Yevlash added.Since the Russian aggression began in February 2022, Sweden has provided 43.5 billion kronor in military aid. On 22 May, the Swedish government approved an additional $7.01 billion in military aid for 2024-2026. Read also:
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