Dagens Nyheter details primary aerial weapons in Russia-Ukraine war

Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter has published an analysis detailing the operational differences and defensive complications of aerial weapon systems deployed in the Russia-Ukraine war.

The overview contrasts high-speed ballistic missiles, which follow steep trajectories that leave minimal response time, with low-altitude cruise missiles designed to hug terrain and evade radar detection. Additionally, uncrewed aerial vehicles present distinct operational challenges, as they are frequently deployed in dense swarms to saturate air defense networks and exhaust defensive interceptor stockpiles.

According to military experts, defending against these combined aerial threats requires multi-layered air defense infrastructure capable of detecting and intercepting targets operating at vastly different speeds, altitudes, and radar profiles.

Sources: Dagens Nyheter.