Ukrainian aviation will receive AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles

Following Spain, Canada also announced a new military aid package for Ukraine.

What is known

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the package was reported by the Canadian Department of Defenseafter the next meeting in the Rammstein format, which took place on May 25. As a result of the negotiations, Ukraine will receive 43 AIM-9 Sidewinder aircraft missiles. According to the defense minister, the missiles will help Ukraine secure its skies against the backdrop of constant Russian strikes. In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will transfer 1,000,000 rounds of 5.56 mm caliber and 4,800 machine guns.

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For those who are not in the know

AIM-9 Sidewinder is an American controlledan air-to-air missile with an infrared homing head. The missile entered US service in 1956. Since then it has received many modifications. The AIM-9 Sidewinder is compatible with many modern fighter aircraft, including the F-16, F-15, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II. The Ukrainian Armed Forces will most likely use the missiles with Soviet Su-27 and MiG-29 aircraft.