Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says
3 sources covered this · see comparison →The Ukrainian leader has said he hopes to see the system operational within a year.Kyiv expects its allies to contribute technology, such as modern radars, sensors, and expertise on missile guidance and control electronics. It announced a deal with German defence manufacturer Hensoldt to provide radar for the project last month.Open system architectureFreyja is an attempt to build a lower-cost alternative to the Patriot, which many European countries also rely on. “So if Denmark says ‘I want the Freyja system with a Danish-made Weibel radar,’ that’s fine.
- ▪The Ukrainian leader has said he hopes to see the system operational within a year.Kyiv expects its allies to contribute technology, such as modern radars, sensors, and expertise on missile guidance and control electronics.
- ▪It announced a deal with German defence manufacturer Hensoldt to provide radar for the project last month.Open system architectureFreyja is an attempt to build a lower-cost alternative to the Patriot, which many European countries also rely
- ▪“So if Denmark says ‘I want the Freyja system with a Danish-made Weibel radar,’ that’s fine.
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Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxKyiv is pushing its allies to help deliver a weapon capable of downing Russian missiles. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jul 27, 2026, 02:50 PMUpdated Jul 27, 2026, 03:13 PMSet as preferred sourceListenSummariseUkraine aims to have a prototype of the European missile defence system Freyja ready by mid-2027 to counter Russian ballistic missiles.An international coalition of 10 European countries and defence manufacturers is collaborating, with Ukraine providing a launcher and interceptor missile.Freyja will feature open architecture allowing different countries to use their own radar and components, aiming for a cost-effective alternative to the Patriot…
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