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Ukraine confirms use of Swedish radar aircraft

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The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has confirmed the operational use of ASC-890 early warning aircraft. The publication mentions the first deployments already in March; it is a later official confirmation of this use.

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Swedish ASC 890 radar aircraft made combat debut over Ukraine ↗

Source date: 07.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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