Hey friends, Wes here. In this episode, we’re taking a close look at Ukraine’s unexpected air defense hero: the Cold War-era I-HAWK system, recently delivered by the Netherlands, refurbished, and now turning Russian drones into scrap.That’s right, these 1960s-designed missiles are back in action and still hitting Shaheds, cruise missiles, and low-flying aircraft in the skies over Ukraine.In this video, I break down:🚀 What the I-HAWK is and how it works—radar-guided, mobile, and semi-automated🔧 Why Ukraine needs systems like the I-HAWK: survivable, fixable, and deployable in bulk🇳🇱 How the Netherlands quietly became one of Ukraine’s most reliable defense partners—contributing F-16s, artillery, and now 150 million euros in support for these air defense batteries🎯 What makes I-HAWK effective:• Multi-target tracking• Real-time mid-flight missile corrections• Rapid fire for swarm defense• Easy relocation and low logistics footprint📦 Why this is more than a one-time delivery—it’s access to a global support ecosystem, with spare parts, training, and even a reopened U.S. refurbishment line in OklahomaWe’re not just talking about museum pieces being dusted off. This is strategic adaptation in action, leveraging mothballed NATO hardware to counter one of Russia’s biggest tactical advantages: constant drone and missile saturation.💡 And here’s the kicker: the I-HAWK may be expendable, but it’s also effective. Unlike Patriot batteries, which are strategic jewels, the I-HAWK is rugged, redundant, and ready to fire again tomorrow.When the war is over, and analysts tally the systems that saved the most Ukrainian lives, don’t be surprised if this Cold War relic is at the top of the list.If you’re into military innovation, pragmatic defense strategy, and watching Ukraine adapt faster than Russia can reload, hit that subscribe button and support independent defense journalism.Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the heroes. Crimea is Ukraine. Слава Україні!Video Sources: https://pastebin.com/nbaUGVVR#UkraineWar #Netherlands #Ukraine #News #RussiaUkraineWar #IHAWK #AirDefense #MilitaryTech #NetherlandsSupportsUkraine #ColdWarTech #DroneDefense #HAWKMissile #GloryToUkraine #SlavaUkraini #FrankenSAM #AdaptiveWarfare