Bundeswehr showcases training of Ukrainian operators of the Patriot air defense system

The Ukrainian military is currently mastering the Patriot air defense system in Germany.

The German Armed Forces have published several photos featuring the training of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on this system.

The training of Ukrainian specialists at the training ground of the Bundeswehr has been underway for about two weeks.

The course on mastering the Patriot air defense system for approximately 70 servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who arrived in Germany at the end of January, commenced in early February. Training is conducted six days a week.

The Ukrainians are working with the control center of the air defense system, learning how to operate the launchers, as well as load them with anti-aircraft missiles, and also mastering the tracking radar, which is part of the Patriot system.

The military is also trained in the maintenance and repair of this weapon system.

Representatives of the Bundeswehr note that the Ukrainian military is mastering this air defense system very quickly. This is due to the fact that they are highly motivated and most of them already have combat experience.

“Motivation is high because everyone knows what it’s about,” the German officer said.

After completing the training of Ukrainian operators, the Patriot air defense system will be delivered to Ukraine.

As previously reported, at the end of 2022, the United States announced the transfer of one battery of the Patriot air defense system to Ukraine as part of the December military aid package.

At the beginning of January this year, the German government also decided to transfer this type of air defense system to Ukraine for protection against Russian air attacks.

In addition, Ukraine will receive two Patriot launchers from the Netherlands.