A fresh batch of Ukrainian military personnel has embarked on a training program in Spain to equip them with proficiency in operating and maintaining HAWK air defense missile systems.
According to the Ministry of Defense of Spain, this latest initiative builds upon the training efforts undertaken during the first half of 2023. Under the guidance of the 74th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, several dozen Ukrainian soldiers are honing their skills on this crucial defense technology.
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The Ministry of Defense of Spain emphasizes that these trainings are geared towards bolstering Ukraine’s air defense capabilities against the looming threat of aircraft, missiles or drones.
The comprehensive initial module, encompassing both theoretical and practical exercises, is taking place in Dos Hermanas, a military training facility in the south of Spain. To assemble a team of highly skilled and experienced instructors, the regiment has meticulously selected its personnel.
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