Ukraine wants prototype of European missile defence system by mid-2027, official says
Ukraine wants a prototype ready by the first half of next year as Russia intensifies ballistic strikes and Kyiv seeks a lower-cost alternative to Patriot.
- On Monday, Ukraine set an ambitious goal to produce a prototype for the Freyja anti-ballistic system by the first half of 2027, according to Davyd Aloian, deputy secretary of the National Security and Defence Council.
- Chronically dependent on US-made Patriot systems, Ukraine faces supply constraints and lengthy production cycles as Russian ballistic missiles strike Kyiv and Odesa, prompting the Freyja coalition to develop a lower-cost alternative.
- European leaders and defence manufacturers, including Eurosam and Saab, gathered in Paris two weeks ago to launch the coalition, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky describing the effort as 'Lego' for its interchangeable parts.
- An international steering committee will soon convene to estimate research and development costs, according to Aloian, who emphasized the project aims to be 'practical rather than political' to reduce red tape.
- Designed with open architecture, the system allows countries to integrate specific technology like Danish-made Weibel radar, as Zelensky characterized the project's current status in July as a 'matter of testing' to bolster defence.
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The first prototype of "Freyja" is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027, putting pressure on Ukraine. Ten countries are involved in the project of the European-made missile defense system.
Ukraine wants to have a prototype of the European missile defence system Freyja ready by mid-2027, even after obtaining a license from the US to produce Patriot missiles in the country.
Ukraine plans to present prototype of FREYJA anti-ballistic system in first half of 2027 - AloyanDeputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council David Aloyan said that the FREYJA prototype is planned for the first half of 2027. The system should become a cheaper alternative to the American Patriot.
The Under-Secretary of SNSB outlined the timing of the development of an international missile defence system.
Ukraine seeking prototype of European anti-ballistic missile defense system by mid-2027
Davyd Aloian, who oversees the Freyja project, said that an international steering committee tasked with estimating the research and development costs was due to convene for the first time soon.
Ukraine aims for prototype of European anti-ballistic defence system by mid-2027, official says
Ukraine aims to have a prototype of the European-backed Freyja anti-ballistic defence system ready in the first half of 2027 as it seeks an alternative to the Patriot missile system.
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