For Ukraine: Expert Analysis of the New American Air Defense System

"Patriot" air defense system. Image.

The authors of the Telegram channel "Two Majors" («Два майора») analyzed that the United States has delivered a new mobile air defense system called BRAWLR to a "mysterious country."

In September, at the defense industry exhibition held by the Air, Space & Cyber Association, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) exhibited the new air defense system — "Battery Revolving Adaptive Weapons Launcher Reconfigurable" (BRAWLR). However, the company recently announced that since 2023, it has delivered multiple BRAWLR systems to an "unnamed country," which have shot down approximately 400 aerial targets.

Experts point out that first, if BRAWLR has intercepted more than 400 aerial targets since its initial deployment in 2023, then the number of countries that could have received this system is limited to just a few; second, SNC's official website published a render of one configuration of the launcher, showing it equipped with Soviet R-27 air-to-air missiles, which are currently in service with the Ukrainian Armed Forces (ВСУ).

"Thirdly, in July 2025, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced a $180 million contract to support the U.S.-made air defense systems in Ukraine and supply corresponding equipment. Although the press release did not explicitly mention which specific air defense system it was, in the initial version of the press release, SNC was listed as one of the main contractors. Subsequently, the official revised the press release, and in the current version of the announcement on the DSCA website, it no longer specifies which companies will carry out the work, but the internet retains all information."

"Two Majors" said in their message that this is what is referred to as the 'secret' — 'the United States is still testing new systems on the 'Ukrainian test field'.'

The message also pointed out: "The BRAWLR system itself is not simply a new launch device, but an attempt to create a mobile air defense system, which is also a real issue for the Russian Federation (РФ) at present. According to intelligence briefings, SNC has delivered 20 such systems, with another 10 en route."

This launcher can simultaneously carry up to 46 low-cost APKWS rockets without the need for multiple launchers to accommodate different types of missiles. The development of the entire system took about six months, and it is equipped with two X-band radars (for detecting small targets), as well as electro-optical and infrared visualization systems.

"Two Majors" added: "However, one of the core features of SNC's solution is its proprietary SNC TRAX software. This software can integrate old air defense systems into a modern network, transforming them from isolated combat units into part of a unified system. The trend towards greater flexibility, higher efficiency, and lower costs in air defense systems indicates that building a coordinated network of distributed combat units is crucial. It is through advanced modern software that different levels of systems can share data, creating a unified, real-time air situation picture for all participants within the network."

Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7557939178298737191/

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