Ireland, historically neutral and barely armed, is now sending Giraffe Mark IV radar systems to Ukraine. If that isn’t a sign that Russia is losing friends fast, I don’t know what is. Ireland Steps Up: What’s in This Aid Package? Giraffe Mark IV Air Defense Radars—Developed by Sweden’s Saab, these radar systems provide 50 km early warning coverage, tracking up to 20 targets at once. Mounted on BV206 tracked vehicles—Meaning Ukraine can deploy them in rugged, off-road conditions. Full integration with Ukraine’s air defense network—They’ll link up with systems like NASAMS, IRIS-T, and Patriot for better drone and missile interception.