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Ukraine Activates Saab 340 Erieye AEW Radar Over Its Territory
Ukraine's Saab 340 Erieye airborne early warning aircraft has been confirmed conducting operational missions over Ukrainian territory, significantly extending Kyiv's radar horizon against Russian cruise missiles and aircraft.
Key Takeaways
- Ukraine's Saab 340 Erieye AEW aircraft is now conducting operational missions over Ukrainian territory
- Erieye's radar detects targets at hundreds of kilometers, overcoming ground radar limitations from Earth's curvature
- The aircraft extends warning time for Patriot and NASAMS batteries against low-flying cruise missiles and drones
- Standoff radar surveillance from safe airspace allows the slow turboprop to gather intelligence without entering contested zones
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