The UK has actually validated that it has actually supplied 13 Raven air support systems and 2 model Gravehawk systems to Ukraine, with additional Gravehawk devices as a result of get here soon, according to a created legislative solution provided on 6 January 2026.
Replying to a concern from Conventional MP Ben Obese-Jecty, the Ministry of Protection stated the Raven systems are currently in Ukrainian solution. Priest for Veterans Al Carns mentioned that ” 13 RAVEN air-defence systems have actually currently been given to Ukraine, providing Ukrainian devices the capability to quickly safeguard themselves versus Russian airborne hazards.”
The system is created to supply short-range defense versus drones, airplane and helicopters running near the cutting edge.
Raven is a bespoke air support option created especially for Ukraine and moneyed by the UK. It adjusts the RAF’s AIM-132 ASRAAM air-to-air projectile for ground launch, offering a quickly deployable ability versus Russian drones, fixed-wing airplane and helicopters, with a minimal capability to involve cruise ship projectiles. The system has actually been highlighted by the UK as an instance of sped up advancement driven by field of battle demands.
The Ministry of Protection additionally validated progression on the Gravehawk program. ” 2 model GRAVEHAWK air-defence systems have actually been supplied to Ukraine up until now,” Carns stated, including that ” of the added 15 GRAVEHAWK systems on agreement, the very first set will certainly be supplied soon.” Gravehawk is planned to reinforce the defense of crucial framework versus Russia’s long-range strike project.
Gravehawk is a joint UK-Danish financed system that makes use of Ukraine’s existing R-73 (AA-11 Archer) air-to-air projectiles in a ground-based function. While mainly concentrated on responding to drones, it additionally supplies protective ability versus airplane and helicopters, and possibly cruise ship projectiles. Using an in-service Ukrainian projectile is planned to streamline logistics and increase fielding.