Last year, the Dutch Ministry of Defense announced that the MQ-9A would be upgraded to carry laser-guided GBU bombs and Hellfire air-to-ground missiles at an estimated cost of 100 to 250 million euros (equivalent to 107 to 268 million euros). million dollars).
The MQ-9A drone has a payload of 3,850 pounds (1,746kg), equipped with a Honeywell TPE331-10GD turbofan engine. The MQ-9A has a cruise speed of 370km/h, a flight range of 1,852km, a ceiling of 15,240m and a flight time of 27 hours.
* France is preparing to transfer Aster 30 missiles and VAB military vehicles to Ukraine
The new military aid package for Ukraine was unofficially announced by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu in an interview with La Tribune. Citing the interview, Le Monde said the commitment includes Aster 30 interceptor missiles for the SAMP/T air defense system and hundreds of armored vehicles, mainly VAB personnel carriers.
The Aster 30 missile was launched from SAMP/T. Illustration photo: Eurosam
VAB troop transport vehicle. Photo: Armed Forces of Ukraine
The delivery of the Aster 30 missiles is expected to take place this summer while the armored vehicles will arrive in Ukraine this year and early next year. The addition of armored vehicles will help increase the mobility of Ukrainian military units, and the Aster 30 missile will increase Kiev’s long-range defense against ballistic missiles such as the Kh-47 Kinzhal and 3M22. Zircon.
The Aster 30 missile has a launch weight of 250kg, a length of 4.9m, and a range of more than 120km for non-ballistic targets or 60km for ballistic targets. France is trying to shorten the Aster missile production cycle from 40 months to 18 months.
* Sweden ordered 8 warships equipped with new Patria NEMO mortars
Sweden will strengthen its naval capabilities by purchasing eight warships equipped with the Patria NEMO mortar system. Swede Ship Marine AB is the shipbuilder and Patria Land Systems (Finland) is the subcontractor.
The Patria NEMO mortar system has an innovative, compact, lightweight design, using a 120mm caliber turret ideal for naval exercises. The Patria NEMO mortar is capable of participating in network-centric combat operations, with rainbow and direct fire capabilities, and can be mounted on a variety of vehicles.
The Patria NEMO mortar system has an innovative, compact, lightweight design, using a 120mm caliber turret ideal for naval exercises. Illustration photo: Patria
Weighing 1,900kg, the mortar’s turret has an automatic aiming system, can be operated electrically or manually, and rotates 360 degrees. The mortar has a caliber of 120mm and a barrel length of 3,000mm, equipped with an electric or semi-automatic charging system and a pneumatic recoil system.
The mortar has high performance, firing time is less than 30 seconds, the ability to move immediately after firing, maximum firing rate of 10 rounds/minute, average speed of 6 rounds/minute. The first three bullets can be fired in 15 seconds, with a maximum range of more than 10km.
The secondary weapon system includes machine guns and smoke launchers, helping to increase the mortar’s versatility in different combat situations.
These new ships, part of the Amfbat 2030 initiative, will be equipped for amphibious forces to enhance mobility, speed and attack power.
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