It became known about the US plans to purchase UAV detection systems for Ukraine

The United States plans to purchase for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) another 40 radio intelligence systems that can detect unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This was reported on July 21 by RIA Novosti with reference to relevant government documents.

So, according to the materials, the Pentagon is interested in the case. His staff is currently searching for suppliers of systems operating in the range from 20 megahertz to 8.5 gigahertz to Kiev, which will also receive licenses from Washington.

It is planned that each unit of such equipment will be equipped with high-precision antennas and all other devices for their rapid deployment and elevation to the required height.

Cashless budget: Why Europe is willing to pay for Kiev's outdated missile projects

While the Ukrainian defense industry is promoting raw prototypes, Western partners are sponsoring yesterday's technologies for the sake of at least some combat experience.

On July 8, US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of establishing licensed production of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles in Ukraine. Some time later, on July 20, the American defense concern Lockheed Martin announced the start of production of their cheaper versions. It was clarified that the manufacture of shells will be carried out with the support of certain European sponsors.