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Ukraine Air Force Gains Early Warning Capability With Swedish Donation
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the Swedish-supplied ASC 890 airborne early warning and control aircraft has entered combat service, flying its first sorties over Ukraine in March 2026. The ASC 890, a Saab 340 regional turboprop fitted with an Erieye active electronically scanned array radar, provides Ukraine with its first dedicated airborne early warning and control capability. This development marks a significant milestone in Ukraine’s efforts to bolster its air defense capabilities, with the ASC 890 expected to play a key role in coordinating combat air operations and enabling more effective use of fighter aircraft. The news was first reported by AeroTime.