The German federal government may transfer Cobra radar systems to Ukraine, which will significantly improve the accuracy of Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzers.

Die Welt learned about this from its own sources.. According to the publication, at first Ukraine asked for the supply of 40 Cobra systems..

At the same time, only 3 to 5 systems out of 19 in the Bundeswehr stock can be delivered to Ukraine.

Industry experts estimate the cost of the Cobra system at 50 million euros.

Radar technology Cobra (Counter Battery Radar) is an artillery reconnaissance system and allows you to detect enemy howitzers and mortars of 80 mm caliber.

Originally developed by Germany, France and Britain, the system is currently being marketed by a Franco-German joint venture.. Radar can detect 40 firing positions in 2 minutes.

In addition, Cobra can calculate the impact points of projectiles and missiles, which allows you to adjust the fire of your units, as well as notify them of the threat of a fire strike.. The radar crew is 3-4 people.

According to the US, they also supplied artillery reconnaissance radars to Ukraine.. However, they cannot be combined with the German Panzerhaubitze 2000.