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2024-04-11 Science & Technology

US State Department approved the sale to Kyiv of kits for servicing the Hawk Phase III air defense system

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Posted by badanov 2024-04-11 00:00|| || Front Page|| [136 views ] Top

#1 They still have these?!?!?

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2024-04-11 01:24|| 2024-04-11 01:24|| Front Page Top

#2 ^ Yes. See here: Air defenses gone, Russia dominates Ukraine airspace

According to the article, the HAWK dates back to the 1950's. Some electrical components were updated in the 1980's but are "mostly out of production". US Marines retired the system in 2003. Taiwan replaced it with an indigenous system as did Israel.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2024-04-11 12:34|| 2024-04-11 12:34|| Front Page Top

#3 This seems to be my week for nostalgia.
First they mention Moldova (where I was born) several times.
Today is Hawk AA (served three years regular and several as reservist)

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2024-04-11 12:54|| 2024-04-11 12:54|| Front Page Top

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