Hey everyone, Wes O’Donnell here—Army and Air Force veteran, journalist, and your go-to source for sarcastic geopolitical insights. In today’s video, we’re tackling Ukraine’s air defense dilemma and exploring how getting Ukraine more of the U.S.-made HAWK missile system could help Ukraine’s air defense. Spoiler alert: the HAWK might be old, but it still has some serious bite!From hybrid air defense systems like the FrankenSAM to the Pentagon dusting off Cold War-era tech, I’ll look at how these aging systems could help Ukraine defend against Russian aggression, especially with its dwindling arsenal of Soviet-made defenses.We’ll also discuss the history, combat use, and modern potential of the HAWK system—and why I believe the U.S. should send thousands more to Kyiv. Plus, there’s a little humor about vacuum tubes and military bureaucracy along the way.Stay tuned to learn why a 1950s missile system might hold the key to Ukraine’s airspace security in 2024. And if you’re not subscribed yet, now’s the time—it really helps this channel grow so I can bring you more videos like this.Glory to Ukraine. Glory to the heroes. Slava Ukraini!#Ukraine #HAWKMissile #AirDefense #MilitaryTechnology #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineWar #Geopolitics #MilitaryHistory #SlavaUkraini #славаукраїні #army #russiaukraineconflict #europe