UK sends new air defense missile system to Poland to strengthen NATO flank
According to reports, after Vladimir Putin ordered the military to enter eastern Ukraine, Britain is sending its ultra modern airborne saber missile system to PolandSend a new one that can shoot down tennis sized targetsType air defense missile system to assisthelpTo strengthen NATO's eastern flank against Russia
The Sky Sabre missile was only announced by the British military last month. It flies at the speed of sound and has a range three times that of the "Sabre" missile previously used by the UK in the Kuwait and Falkland Islands wars.
It can aim at airplanes, drones, and bombs at a speed of 2300 miles per hour.
The new missile system will help strengthen the 240 kilometer border between Poland and Ukraine, as people are concerned about how far Russia may advance westward.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Monday evening that he will send troops to eastern Ukraine, claiming it to be a "peacekeeping" exercise. The new missile flies at the speed of sound and has a range three times that of a rapier.
At the same time, he refused to see Ukraine's sovereignty and claimed that it was part of ancient Russian territory.
The United States now refers to it as an "invasion" and believes it plans to attack other regions of Ukraine, while also fearing that it may not stop at reclaiming the land lost due to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
According to reports, the UK will soon send "Sky Knife" missiles to Poland, and there are also reports that the military will provide logistical support.
Ministry of National DefenseThe spokesperson toldThe Sun newspaper》As part of our commitment to European security, the UK will support the long planned NATO Ramstein Legacy Exercise 2022 by deploying a defensive Sky Saber system in Poland
Earlier this month, the Minister of National DefenseBen Wallace Another 350 British soldiers will be sent to Poland.Missiles can reach a speed of 2300 miles per hour to target aircraft, drones, and bombs,Last year, Britain sent troops to Poland to help it deal with the immigration crisis bordering Belarus. Wallace said, "In the spirit of solidarity and helping each other share the challenge of resilience, we will add an additional 350 British soldiers to these 100 Royal Engineers for bilateral deployment in Poland to demonstrate that we can work together and send a strong signal that Britain and Poland stand shoulder to shoulderA US official said that at the same time,Joe BidenOn Tuesday, it was announced that European forces would be reassigned, including sending 800 infantry to the Baltic region and up to 8 F-35 fighter jets to several operational locations on NATO's eastern flank.