Attack drone of the USAF MQ-9 Reaper will check the air defense of Ukraine

December 2 2020 47

The American MQ-9 Reaper drone will take part in an exercise in Ukraine for the first time. According to the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on its Facebook page, the American attack drone will try to defeat the Ukrainian air defense system.

Air defense exercises will be held in the zone of responsibility of the West Air Command, for the first time air defense specialists from the US Air Force Command in Europe will take part in them. The main goal of the exercises is the exchange of experience in the organization of air defense. In addition, Ukrainian anti-aircraft units will work out practical detection, target acquisition for escort and imitation of the destruction of the American drone MQ-9 Reaper, which will take part in military exercises on the territory of Ukraine for the first time.

This is a good opportunity to learn from the vast experience of our American friends and get some logistical support.

- said the acting commander of the West air command, Major General Dmitry Karpenko.

In turn, the representative of the US Air Force delegation in Europe, Kevin O'Brien, said that the participation of the American drone in the exercises will support the Ukrainian air defense units in the use of ground anti-aircraft weapons. According to him, the bilateral training builds on the successes of the joint Ukrainian-American air defense exercises in the "Clear Sky" series of exercises.

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+2

2 December 2020 14: 00

a good opportunity to learn from the vast experience of our American friends

Will Air Defense Soldiers Learn From "Shock Workers"? Is he a lie or a liar?
Although, let the military try to shoot down, not all civilians ...
1. kit88
  
  +7
  
  2 December 2020 14: 13
  
  The main thing in the second part of the quote:
  get some logistical support
  
  Mr. General hopes that the money will be thrown. Well, or used footcloths at worst ...
  -----
  There is no worse thing when in the army a general does not think about combat training, but about money and other material resources.
  1. Reviews
    
    +1
    
    2 December 2020 14: 15
    
    Quote: kit88
    
    Mr. General hopes that the money will be thrown. Well, or used footcloths at worst ...
    
    Oh, well, this is "yes" ...
  2. Alex777
    
    -1
    
    2 December 2020 14: 33
    
    Mr. General hopes that the money will be thrown.
    
    He hopes that the natives will be poured "water of fire".
  3. common man
    
    +1
    
    2 December 2020 14: 49
    
    Quote: kit88
    get some logistical support
    
    According to principle. Anything you hit is all yours.
  4. OgnennyiKotik
    
    -6
    
    2 December 2020 15: 16
    
    Quote: kit88
    Well, or used footcloths at worst ...
    
    In the United States, several hundred M (R) Q-1/9 are in storage, with an unexploited resource. They can throw them. For the United States, they are outdated, for Ukraine just.
2. Andrei Nikolaevich
  
  +1
  
  2 December 2020 14: 18
  
  And in the ,, tape ru ,, it is written: to adopt the vast experience of our American friends and ... ,, to get some material support ,,
Andrei Nikolaevich

+2

2 December 2020 14: 01

Air defense check. What is it for?..
1. Reviews
  
  +1
  
  2 December 2020 14: 09
  
  Quote: Andrey Nikolaevich
  Air defense check. What is it for?..
  
  Maybe there is not enough data on "Torah".
  1. syndicalist
    
    -6
    
    2 December 2020 14: 51
    
    Quote: Avis
    Maybe there is not enough data on "Torah".
    
    Turkish bairaktors cracked Torah like nuts in Karabakh. For a ripper, this is all the more not a problem.
    1. Reviews
      
      +2
      
      2 December 2020 15: 08
      
      Quote: syndicalist
      Quote: Avis
      Maybe there is not enough data on "Torah".
      
      Turkish bairaktors cracked Torah like nuts in Karabakh. For a ripper, this is all the more not a problem.
      
      That is, if you see a video with the work of an excavator and understand that he can dig, then immediately learn to work with this machine?
    2. Dude
      
      +1
      
      2 December 2020 15: 09
      
      Quote: syndicalist
      Quote: Avis
      Maybe there is not enough data on "Torah".
      
      Turkish bairaktors cracked Torah like nuts in Karabakh. For a ripper, this is all the more not a problem.
      
      Can you tell me the number of "cracked nuts"? Or, so, an artistic whistle?
      1. syndicalist
        
        -3
        
        2 December 2020 19: 08
        
        Here, for example, is a video where Thor spotted the drone and, realizing the futility of the struggle, tries to hide in the hangar, which, however, does not save him.
        
        You will find a couple more cases yourself. All episodes were confirmed by the Armenian side.
        
        Dude
        
        +1
        
        3 December 2020 00: 09
        
        I never heard the answer to my question. The well-known video provided by you is counted as one.
        All episodes were confirmed by the Armenian side.
        How much is everything? Publications in Sina and Avia.pro, as a reliable source, please do not cite - this is not serious. I did not find confirmation from the Armenian Defense Ministry. (Probably bad looking. If you share a link, I will be grateful.)
        That is, the destruction of one non-activated single complex is "clicking like nuts". I thought so.
        PS
        Thor spotted the drone and, realizing the futility of the struggle, tries to hide in the hangar
        Neighing. Right, the AI on the Thor, it turns out, is installed!
  2. culinary
    
    +2
    
    2 December 2020 15: 45
    
    Quote: Avis
    Quote: Andrey Nikolaevich
    Air defense check. What is it for?..
    
    Maybe there is not enough data on "Torah".
    
    Or maybe they are preparing for the blockade of Transnistria?
    1. Reviews
      
      0
      
      2 December 2020 15: 59
      
      Quote: kulinar
      Quote: Avis
      Quote: Andrey Nikolaevich
      Air defense check. What is it for?..
      
      Maybe there is not enough data on "Torah".
      
      Or maybe they are preparing for the blockade of Transnistria?
      
      And what ... It is quite plausible. And what kind of air defense are we there?
      1. culinary
        
        +1
        
        2 December 2020 19: 31
        
        Quote: Avis
        Quote: kulinar
        Quote: Avis
        Quote: Andrey Nikolaevich
        Air defense check. What is it for?..
        
        Maybe there is not enough data on "Torah".
        
        Or maybe they are preparing for the blockade of Transnistria?
        
        And what ... It is quite plausible. And what kind of air defense are we there?
        
        It doesn't matter what systems.
        How to get there is important. Enclave. They are preparing to shoot down those who fly there.
        And then there are no options.
        
        Reviews
        
        0
        
        2 December 2020 19: 46
        
        Quote: kulinar
        ... They are preparing to shoot down those who fly there.
        And then there are no options.
        
        Then everything would be the other way around: would fly're coming out-Ily and're coming out-Ana, and on the ground would sit “Patriots”.
        
        culinary
        
        0
        
        2 December 2020 20: 01
        
        Quote: Avis
        Quote: kulinar
        ... They are preparing to shoot down those who fly there.
        And then there are no options.
        
        Then everything would be the other way around: would fly're coming out-Ily and're coming out-Ana, and on the ground would sit “Patriots”.
        
        In case of a blockade of Transnistria, whose planes will fly there?
        To help the contingent?
        Or land-based unlocking of the enclave.
        What can really be done?
        And all goes to this.
        The leavened patriots will shower everyone with their hats from their sofas ...
        It is enough to remember the situation with rodents. Peace was then forced, but there was a common border. And here?
Fungus

-10

2 December 2020 14: 03

Ukraine does not have a modern and good air defense system. Teachings about nothing.
Eldorado

0

2 December 2020 14: 06

Does Ukraine have normal air defense?
1. Andrei Nikolaevich
  
  +3
  
  2 December 2020 14: 16
  
  Of course have! Shot down a rescue plane from Israel, hit the balcony of a residential building. With the Korean Boeing, they distinguished themselves. Don't be so picky. It doesn't matter what and whom they shoot down. The main thing is that they shoot. Again, and the personnel, in business. They receive a salary, they can buy themselves a piece of bacon and a bottle of vodka. Everything in the world is harmonious.
  1. Reviews
    
    +3
    
    2 December 2020 14: 27
    
    With Malaysian.
    1. Andrei Nikolaevich
      
      -1
      
      2 December 2020 14: 42
      
      Right. I apologize
    2. spech
      
      +1
      
      3 December 2020 08: 18
      
      and the "carcass" just flying from Israel to Novosib was shot down.
      1. Reviews
        
        +1
        
        3 December 2020 08: 27
        
        Quote: spech
        and the "carcass" just flying from Israel to Novosib was shot down.
        
        "Andrei Nikolaevich" mentioned her from the very beginning.
  2. Roman_LKW
    
    0
    
    4 December 2020 09: 13
    
    Well, sort of like in Georgia, Ukrainian air defense crews shot down Russian planes ...
Dikson

+6

2 December 2020 14: 09

The Americans are learning to open Soviet air defense systems simply .. You look, they will fly in the wrong direction, or the missile will be smashed .. Maybe some jammers and sources of interference will be experienced ..
1. BDRM 667
  
  +2
  
  2 December 2020 15: 10
  
  Quote: Dikson
  The Americans are learning to open Soviet air defense systems simply.
  
  And there is. This is what lies behind this message.
  Everything in a "chain" - they recently controlled the work of the Greek S-300.
KVU-NSVD

+12

2 December 2020 14: 11

It is more likely that the Americans will conduct exercises to overcome the strategic UAVs of the air defense line from the S-300 complexes, which are close in characteristics, tactics and training system to Russian counterparts. You can't imitate this on your own at any test site. They will gain valuable experience.
1. cniza
  
  +1
  
  2 December 2020 15: 04
  
  Now, this is their main interest ...
Ros 56

-2

2 December 2020 14: 14

Check it out, in the sense of a rocket at the Nazis? I respect for such a check, but I think it will not be so at all. It's just that the Banderlog is preparing quite seriously for a skirmish not only with Donbass, but also with us. Here it is necessary and to follow their teachings with all eyes.
1. Dude
  
  0
  
  2 December 2020 15: 12
  
  It's just that the Banderlog is preparing quite seriously for a skirmish not only with Donbass, but also with us.
  Judging by the fact that Reaper will open the air defense, not only Banderlog is being prepared ...
  1. Ros 56
    
    -1
    
    2 December 2020 15: 25
    
    Do you think that besides these idiots, someone else will climb?
    1. Dude
      
      0
      
      2 December 2020 22: 55
      
      Quote: Ros 56
      Do you think that besides these idiots, someone else will climb?
      
      It is not excluded.
Fedor Sokolov

0

2 December 2020 14: 14

The newly minted President of Moldova Sandu demanded the withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from the PMR and immediately followed by a statement about checking the air defense of Ukraine. The Americans understand that in the case of a big kipish in Transnistria, Russia's main task is to suppress Ukrainian air defenses and gain superiority in the skies over the combat zone before launching an amphibious operation in the Odessa region.
1. Ros 56
  
  -1
  
  2 December 2020 15: 28
  
  Why complicate, capture superiority in the sky, meaning? They will simply announce a no-fly zone and everyone who wants to die - pliz. I think so.
Gardener91

+1

2 December 2020 14: 45

"Smooth" transition under American control of the air defense of the Square. Further more.
Herman 4223

-1

2 December 2020 14: 46

What can the Ukrainian military learn there? Find out that they are behind the times and in case of war they will be cut out by soulless robots? I think such teachings will be useful for them if they know its results. Scatter faster in a real conflict.
Cat

0

2 December 2020 14: 49

Attack drone of the USAF MQ-9 Reaper will check the air defense of Ukraine

We are waiting for results in Telegram
cniza

+4

2 December 2020 15: 03

Attack drone of the USAF MQ-9 Reaper will check the air defense of Ukraine

This is all a cover, in fact, he is interested in our air defense ...
1. Reviews
  
  -1
  
  2 December 2020 15: 12
  Quote: cniza
  Attack drone of the USAF MQ-9 Reaper will check the air defense of Ukraine
  
  This is all a cover, in fact, he is interested in our air defense ...
  
  Air defense exercises will be held in the zone of responsibility of the Zapad air command
  
  What system of ours will reach the "West"?
  1. Crash
    
    +2
    
    2 December 2020 16: 00
    
    For you, this is probably a secret, but here's a fact: our and Ukrainian air defense have common roots.
    Do you catch the connection?
    1. Reviews
      
      -4
      
      2 December 2020 16: 10
      
      Quote: Crasher
      This is probably a secret for you
      
      Stick your rudeness down your throat and don't bark again.
      1. Crash
        
        0
        
        2 December 2020 16: 33
        
        https://www.figma.com/proto/UwlDFHUPLEUy0TVD6BAK5k/Статистика-в-журнале?node-id=829%3A13240&viewport=528%2C1997%2C0.14243468642234802&scaling=min-zoom&hotspot-hints=0
        
        Well, since we are on "you", then
        1. Justify, where is rudeness in my comment?
        2. Please follow your speech. Uncultural
        3. I don't care much about internet trolls
Poseidon

-3

2 December 2020 17: 30

There is nothing to check, but practicing strikes against the Donbas and then across Russia is quite possible .. Let's call everything by its proper names Ukraine has betrayed us specifically, it is one thing to talk about Maidana and freeze money, and another enemy aircraft are conducting a reconnaissance of the area on the borders of Russia!
We, too, do not sit idly by and complain to the UN.
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Storog dvornik

0

3 December 2020 10: 20

Well, if the Air Defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has something left that can shoot down the An-2, then they will cope with the American UAV ...
In terms of speed, the American is faster than 150 km / h ...
Is the ceiling 15 km away? For the ZR line of the "C" family, this is not a problem ...
S-300, it seems like not all have rotted yet? ..