Swedish daily details aerial weapons used in Russia-Ukraine war

Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter has published a guide examining the operational differences between cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and drones used in the war between Russia and Ukraine. The report highlights why specific aerial systems present unique difficulties for air defense capabilities.

Ballistic missiles travel at extreme speeds on high trajectories, offering minimal reaction time, while cruise missiles navigate at low altitudes to evade radar. Meanwhile, uncrewed aerial vehicles are frequently deployed in large volumes to saturate radar tracking and exhaust air defense supplies. Defensive efforts rely on multi-layered networks capable of engaging threats across diverse speeds and flight profiles.

Sources: Dagens Nyheter