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That we cannot know. But what we do know is that Germany pledged delivery of the Iris-T anti-air system (which btw is among the newest systems on the market) ba
by welterde 4y ago
That we cannot know. But what we do know is that Germany pledged delivery of the Iris-T anti-air system (which btw is among the newest systems on the market) back in May and it being delivered in October of last year.
But given that and that Poland initially agreed to the delivery and only afterwards started changing their tune, I don't think the PR angle is that far-fetched?
- H8crilA 4y agoThe Patriots are seriously needed, that's a fact, because next to no one can supply ammunition for the Ukrainian S-300. Debating the Polish motivation is a waste of time IMHO. One thing I'd add is that Patriot != Patriot, this is a common name for essentially completely different weapon systems (air defense systems, but from different eras). Same as the S-300. So it could be that US is supplying some really old Patriots that would still work fine for taking down Kh-55 and Kalibr missiles. I don't think we know what exact Patriot battery configuration Ukraine will receive.