Ukraine to receive Terrahawk Paladin air defence system “Drone hunter” from Britian

The Ukrainian Air Force's spokesman Yurii Ihnat has said Ukraine will receive a Terrahawk Paladin ("drone hunter") mobile air defence system from the UK which will fight Russian drones and protect important facilities.

"These systems can be deployed both as stationary installations and mounted on chassis. Therefore, the decision on where and how to position these platforms will be determined according to the area and the mission at hand," RBC-Ukraine quotes Ihnat as saying.

He further emphasized that the Terrahawk Paladin platforms can be strategically placed near critical infrastructure to defend them against drone attacks.

"For instance, when a certain portion of aviation is downed or when mid-range air defence systems like NASAMS are incapacitated, the 'weapons of last resort' that manage to reach the target can be engaged with artillery," the spokesperson added.

Ahead of the recent Ramstein-16 summit, the United Kingdom announced a new military aid package for Ukraine, including mobile anti-drone air defence systems known as Terrahawk Paladin.

During the Ramstein-16 meeting, which took place in Brussels on October 11, the United Kingdom confirmed its intention to transfer the "drone hunters" to Ukraine.