Ukraine Develops 'Freya' Air Defense Prototype by 2027

Ukraine plans to prepare a prototype of a new air defense system, codenamed "Freya," in the first half of 2027. The system will serve as a cheaper and more flexible alternative to the American Patriot systems for intercepting ballistic missiles. Deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, David Aloyan, announced an upcoming meeting of the international steering committee to assess the development costs. The official launch of the anti-ballistic coalition took place two weeks ago at a summit in Paris, attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from 10 European countries. The main goal of the project is to create a working prototype in the shortest possible time. The system will be based on an open architecture principle with interchangeable components: Ukraine will contribute the launch system and interceptor missile, while allies will provide modern radars, sensors, and electronics. Industrial partners include the Ukrainian company Fire Point and European companies Eurosam, Leonardo, Thales, Saab, and Hensoldt. The open architecture will allow for the integration of equipment from partners, such as Danish Weibel radars. Currently, the only reliable means of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles remains the Patriot system, but its missiles are limited due to a long production cycle. Coalition participants are considering the creation of a special fund to ensure stable financing.

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