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Ukraine Strengthens Air Defense with Koral Missile System

4/15/2026

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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense prioritized air defense for 2024, focusing on the Koral surface-to-air missile.
The Koral is expected to have a range exceeding 100 kilometers and to bolster defense against Russian missile attacks.
Ukraine signed a cooperation agreement with Spain for air defense systems, including the IRIS-T missile.
Exhibitions showcased Ukrainian-developed missiles, including the Koral, which is anticipated to supplement Patriot and SAMP/T to address urgent defense needs.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense prioritized air defense for 2024, focusing on the Koral surface-to-air missile.
The Koral is expected to have a range exceeding 100 kilometers and to bolster defense against Russian missile attacks.
Ukraine signed a cooperation agreement with Spain for air defense systems, including the IRIS-T missile.
Exhibitions showcased Ukrainian-developed missiles, including the Koral, which is anticipated to supplement Patriot and SAMP/T to address urgent defense needs.