캐나다, 우크라이나에 AIM-9 43발 제공

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캐나다가 우크라이나에 자국군이 보유중인 사이드와인더 43발을 제공한다고 합니다. 상세한 모델명은 안 나왔네요. 

MiG-29에 통합할 생각인가 싶었는데, 현재 우크라이나가 운용중인 NASAMS에서도 사용 가능하다고 하네요. 위키를 보니 NASAMS에는 AIM-9X나 암람, IRIS-T를 사용 가능하다고 하는데, 최신 X모델일 수도 있겠습니다. 

https://www.airforce-technology.com/news/canadian-defence-minister-announces-43-aim-9-missiles-for-ukraine/

Canadian Defence Minister announces 43 AIM-9 missiles for Ukraine - Airforce Technology

Canadian Defence Minister announces 43 AIM-9 missiles for Ukraine - Airforce Technology

Harry McNeil

5-7 minutes

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Canada reinforces its commitment to Ukraine by providing additional military support, including medical trainers, missiles, and ammunition, in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

An AIM-9 Sidewinder Air to Air missile on display. Source: Giannis Papanikos/Shutterstock

Canada’s Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, and Chief of the Defence Staff, General Wayne Eyre, participated in the 12th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting via video link, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.

The meeting served as a platform for Allies and partners to discuss the current battlefield situation in Ukraine and reiterate their support by providing military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Minister Anand made significant announcements during the meeting regarding Canada’s expanded presence in Poland under Operation UNIFIER.

Minister Anand also announced Canada’s donation of 43 AIM-9 missiles from the CAF inventory to bolster Ukraine’s defensive capabilities. This contribution will play a role in helping Ukraine secure its skies amidst ongoing Russian attacks.

James Marques, aerospace, defence and security analyst at GlobalData, claimed: “The AIM-9s are short-range infrared-guided missiles for shooting down other aircraft. But Ukraine would need much longer-range radar missiles to overcome the capability gap between them and Russian fighter aircraft.

This might be an option to replenish stocks of IR missiles, but I don’t expect them to make a serious impact.”

Minister Anand acknowledged the ongoing work of the Royal Canadian Air Force detachment in Prestwick, Scotland, highlighting the combined efforts of Canada, Allies, and European partners.

They have transported over £9m ($11.1m) of military aid destined for Ukraine, showcasing the collective dedication to supporting Ukraine’s defence.

Since the start of 2022, Canada has committed over C$8bn ($5.8bn) in aid to Ukraine, with more than $1bn ($733m) dedicated to military assistance.

According to a GlobalData “Canada Defence Market 2022-2027” report, Canada’s donations have included M777 howitzers, M72 anti-tank weapons, 39 armoured support vehicles, various small arms and supplementary equipment such as medical aid and rations.

The commitment of more than 300 Canadian Armed Forces members deployed under Operation UNIFIER reflects the dedication to providing training, national command support, and facilitating the delivery of military donations.

The US Air Force received its 10,000th AIM-9X Sidewinder missile in 2016, showing its popularity as an air-to-air missile. AIM-9X is a joint US Navy and Air Force programme led by the Navy with Raytheon as the prime contractor.

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/ukraine-conflict-canada-to-donate-sidewinder-missiles-to-kyiv/

Ukraine conflict: Canada to donate Sidewinder missiles to Kyiv

Ukraine conflict: Canada to donate Sidewinder missiles to Kyiv

26 MAY 2023

by Gareth Jennings

Canada is to donate to Ukraine older versions of its AIM-9 Sidewinder, as carried here by a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet. (Janes)

Canada is to donate Raytheon AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles to Ukraine, the Canadian defence minister announced at the 12th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting on 25 May.

Canadian Minister of National Defence Anita Anand announced the donation as part of a wider raft of support measures for the Ukrainian armed forces.

“Minister Anand … announced that Canada is donating 43 AIM-9 missiles to Ukraine from CAF [Canadian Armed Forces] inventory and noted that this donation will help Ukraine to secure its skies in the face of ongoing Russian attacks,” the Canadian Ministry of National Defence (MND) said.

The donation marks the first time that Ukraine has been earmarked to receive the Sidewinder, which is typically used as a short-range air-to-air weapon carried by combat aircraft, but which can also be used as a ground-based air-defence asset launched from the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) that Ukraine fields.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASAMS

. As of 2022, NASAMS 3 is the latest upgrade; deployed in 2019, it adds capability to fire AIM-9X Sidewinder, IRIS-T SLS and AMRAAM-ER missiles, and introduces mobile air-liftable launchers. NASAMS has proven interoperability with longer range systems such as Patriot.[8]

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X도... 나온지 20년 된 모델이니까요. -.- ㅋㅋㅋ.