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US plans to transfer Vampire systems to Ukraine in 2023 to fight drones

The Pentagon announced plans to supply Ukraine with these systems on 24 August, but the contract has not yet been approved.

US plans to transfer Vampire systems to Ukraine in 2023 to fight drones
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The United States of America plans to provide Ukraine in mid-2023 with Vampire systems that can be used against drones, Interfax-Ukraine reports citing a comment by Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder to Defense News.

"In reference to the Vampires, we do expect a contract award within the next few months, and right now we’re anticipating delivery to be in mid-2023," he said.

Defense News reports that on 24 August, the Pentagon announced plans to supply Ukraine with these systems, but the deal has not yet been approved.

The Vampire is a laser-guided missile launcher. It can be easily mounted on the back of a civilian truck. The missiles can be used against ground and air targets, including UAVs.

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