On February 26, 2024, Israel's Permanent Representative to the UN, Gilad Erdan, announced Israel's intention to provide the Ukrainian army with advanced early warning systems for missile strikes and drone attacks. In a recent address to the United Nations General Assembly, Erdan reiterated Israel's willingness to share its technological capabilities with Ukraine, underlining the imperative of solidarity in confronting shared threats.
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One potential candidate for the early warning systems that Israel may consider sending to Ukraine is a radar from RADA Electronic Industries, already seen in Ukraine. (Picture source: RADA)
Speaking during a meeting of the UN General Assembly on February 26, Erdan emphasized Israel's commitment to assisting Ukraine in the face of attacks by Russia. He stated that Israel has been supporting Ukraine since the early weeks of Russia's full-scale invasion, highlighting the delivery of over 100 tons of humanitarian aid and the deployment of field hospitals that assisted thousands of wounded individuals.
Erdan underscored the necessity for Israel to develop expertise in early warning systems to mitigate the threat posed by Russia's indiscriminate missile and drone attacks. Israel's willingness to share its capabilities with Ukraine reflects a commitment to supporting its Ukrainian allies during this challenging time.
As reported by Israel Defense on May 8, 2023, Ukraine received at that time 16 early warning radar systems from Israel, intended to enhance its capacity to detect missile threats. These radar systems, commonly used by the Israeli defense establishment for aircraft and rocket identification, are integrated into the "Red Alert" system, which provides warnings to individuals in threatened areas.
As reported by The Times of Israel on June 7, 2023, Israel had previously hesitated to supply such systems, aiming to avoid escalating tensions with Russia, which controls much of the airspace in Syria, where Israel conducts operations. Despite this, Israeli officials have reiterated their offer to supply Ukraine with early warning systems, with the civilian aerial warning system set to be deployed in September.
Unlike the system deployed in Israel, the system in Ukraine will focus solely on issuing alerts rather than intercepting missiles. It will cover a broader area, triggering alerts in regions where incoming Russian missiles are expected to hit. Israeli and Ukrainian officials are collaborating to expedite the deployment process, with initial coverage planned for Kyiv before expanding to other cities.
The Israeli warning system employs radar and electrooptic devices to detect and classify rocket, missile, and drone launches, providing precise warnings to citizens through sirens, mobile alerts, and media broadcasts. This system, credited with saving lives during conflicts with militant groups in Gaza and Lebanon, has undergone upgrades to enhance its accuracy in targeting specific areas within large cities.
