Raven (air defence)
| Raven | |
|---|---|
Raven SAM Launcher | |
| Type | Self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023- [1] |
| Used by | Armed Forces of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2022 |
| Produced | 2022 – |
| Specifications | |
Main armament | 2x ASRAAM launchers |
| Engine | Cummins 6.7-liter, 6-cylinder diesel [2] 182 hp (136 kW) |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic transmission |
Operational range | 1000 km |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (120 km/h) |
The Raven is a vehicle based air defence system produced by the United Kingdom for use by Ukraine. The system was developed during 3 months in 2022, with testing being completed by the end of the year.[3] The first 5 deliveries were sent in 2023. In June 2025 it was announced that 13 systems were to be delivered.[4] The vehicle is equipped with 2 ASRAAM launchers and is mounted on a Supacat 6x6 chassis.
See also
- Gravehawk - another bespoke air defence system developed for Ukraine
References
- ^ "FrankenSAM: Military tech meshed to create Ukraine's Raven air defence system". Forcesnews.com. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ^ Army Recognition, [1], Retrieved March 3, 2026
- ^ Fiorenza, Nicholas (2025-05-12). "Ukraine conflict: UK supplies Raven air defence system to Kyiv". Janes.com. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ^ "UK to provide hundreds of air defence missiles for Ukraine with money from sanctioned Russian assets". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2026-03-10.