UK's Final Raven-SAM Arrives in Ukraine!

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Published5 months ago
Duration8:40
Video ID7_zma-8WPS4
Languageen-US
CategoryNonprofits & Activism
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views44.1K
Likes4.1K
Comments326
Engagement Rate9.96%
Likes per 100 views9.22
Comments per 1K views7.40

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Ukraine has now received all 13 UK Raven air defense systems, and in this video I break down why this improvised-looking British SHORAD platform punches well above its weight in Ukraine’s air war. Raven isn’t about prestige or perfection. It’s about killing cheap Russian drones without wasting expensive interceptors. I explain how Raven pairs the ASRAAM infrared missile with a mobile Supacat platform, why its passive EO/IR targeting makes it hard to hunt, and how systems like this fit into Ukraine’s layered air defense strategy alongside Patriot and SAMP/T. Thirteen Ravens means more mobility, more local kill zones, and more Russian drones dying quietly instead of hitting civilian targets. If you want clear analysis of what actually works in modern air defense, hit subscribe. Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the heroes. Crimea is Ukraine. tldr: Ukraine has just received all 13 of the UK's Raven-Sam air defense systems, a critical boost in their ongoing defense efforts. This mobile, short-range system is designed to counter the cheap aerial harassment that Russia frequently employs, showcasing advanced "military technology" in action. This development is a significant step in "modern warfare" and highlights the evolving tactics of "drone warfare" on the front lines, with the "uk sky sabre" being a key component. Video sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CRS2WWefMn6xKrMJIf9ob51WVRnW9Rx5MZRFurKMQ8Q/edit?usp=sharing #Ukraine #UK #UkraineWar #Britain #News #Russia #russiaukrainewar #Raven #AirDefense #DefenseAnalysis

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