Ukraine may develop its own air defense system to protect airspace: expert outlines conditions and timelines

Ukraine demonstrates the ability to create its own anti-aircraft missile systems that can strengthen protection against air attacks. Experts say that with the necessary resources and the use of previous developments, this process can be implemented in several years.

The country is working on the development of anti-aircraft missile systems aimed at strengthening the air defense system. According to experts, the process of creating such systems “from scratch” can take 5-10 years, but the use of existing technologies can significantly reduce this period to 2-3 years.

This was reported by aviation expert Bohdan Dolintse, discussing the prospects of the domestic defense-industrial complex. According to him, since the early 2000s, Ukraine has been actively working on missile systems that can now serve as the basis for new anti-aircraft missile systems.

Among the important projects are ballistic missile systems, in particular “Grim-2” (also known as “Sapsan”), as well as other achievements in the field of air defense. These developments have the ability to be adapted to modern war conditions and integrated into new security systems.

The expert emphasizes that the challenges for the implementation of such projects are financing, political will and technological cooperation with international partners. Also important is access to a modern element base and the possibility of serial production.

In light of constant missile and drone attacks from Russia, the development of its own air defense systems is gaining strategic importance for Ukraine. Its own anti-aircraft missile systems will increase the effectiveness of defense and reduce dependence on external supplies.

Thus, under optimistic conditions, Ukraine will be able to quickly move from development to practical implementation of the latest anti-aircraft missile systems, which will be a significant step in strengthening national security.

It was previously reported that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spent almost two days at Ukrainian military positions, after which he expressed confidence in Ukraine’s victory.