Ukraine’s FREYJA Anti-Ballistic Missile Ready as Denmark Completes Radar
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Friday, Nov. 13, that Ukraine’s domestically built interceptor missile and launcher under the multinational FREYJA anti-ballistic program are ready, while partners completed the system’s first foreign component – a Danish radar. Speaking after talks with Nordic Five (N5) leaders, Zelensky confirmed that Nordic allies pledged continued support next year…
On November 13, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine announced that the domestically developed FREYJA anti-ballistic missile system, part of the multinational air defense initiative, is now operational. Speaking during a briefing with journalists, the Ukrainian leader highlighted the completion of the system's first foreign-built component – a Danish radar, during consultations with leaders of the Nordic Five (N5) countries, which include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
Ukraine is responsible for manufacturing both the interceptor missile and the launcher platform, while partner nations are developing and supplying the radar, sensors, and command-and-control components necessary to integrate the system. Zelensky emphasized that these developments signify a major milestone for Ukraine's defense capabilities.
The FREYJA program, initiated and led by the Ukrainian defense company FirePoint, aims to create an integrated European anti-ballistic shield and provide alternative solutions to US-made Patriot interceptors.
During the meeting, Zelensky and N5 leaders also discussed immediate winter energy assistance, air defense reinforcements, and multi-year defense commitments. The Nordic countries pledged to continue their financial and military support for Ukraine in the upcoming year. Additionally, they addressed the funding gap faced by the NATO Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) mechanism, which enables European allies to purchase American-manufactured weapons and munitions for Ukraine.
As the program currently lacks sufficient financing, fresh financial contributions from partner governments are needed to address this issue.
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