25.04.2024, 21:20
Zitat:The UK sends dual-mode Paveway IV guided bombs to Ukraine
25 Apr 2024, 01:13 3 mins
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The UK sends dual-mode Paveway IV guided bombs to Ukraine
The United Kingdom will provide Dual-Mode Paveway IV guided bombs to Ukraine to boost its military capabilities, but it is unclear which aircraft would use them. The British government said on Tuesday that it would provide its largest-ever tranche of military aid to Ukraine as part of a deal worth £500 million ($622 million). According to British media, the Kingdom is sending Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to Ukraine as part of its newest arms package. However, it is uncertain how they would be used, given the country now only has Soviet-era planes, the donated F-16 aeroplanes have not arrived, and pilot training has not been completed. The Paveway IV, the latest Paveway bomb series, converts unguided munitions, popularly known as "dumb bombs," into precision-guided weaponry. They can employ laser guidance or satellites to locate a target. Raytheon UK manufactures them. The Paveway IV was verified as part of the 1,600-munition package that was revealed by Ukraine's prime minister earlier this week. At this point, it is unclear how many bombs will be distributed or when they will arrive.
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