The Failure of Russia’s Missile War in Ukraine
Russia's missile attacks have failed to produce the kind of decisive strategic effects that Moscow likely expected.
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Putin’s Missile War: Russia’s Strike Campaign in Ukraine
Russia’s haphazard missile campaign reflects both internal strategic failures and Ukraine’s critical thinking prior to the invasion.
Deterrence, Air Defense, and Munitions Production in a New Missile Age
Patriot to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?
The Patriot deployment to Ukraine constitutes a strong statement of U.S. commitment to defend Ukraine, but also raises several questions on training and sustainment.
Russia Doubles Down on Its Failed Air Campaign
Russia's air and missile campaign is likely to backfire, steeling Ukraine’s resolve and prompting greater support from the West.
Ukraine Tests Antiship Missile
On April 2, Ukraine’s Luch Design Bureau successfully test fired its Neptune antiship missile at Alibey Training Ground in the country’s Odessa region. In a statement, Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council said the test verified “the tactical and technical characteristics” of the weapon, which entered Ukrainian service in early 2019. The Neptune cruise missile...
Ukraine Tests Surface-to-Air Missiles as Antiship Weapon
On November 1, Ukraine test fired two S-125 Pechora surface-to-air missiles against a naval target in the Black Sea. In a press release, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense said the tests were successful, with both projectiles striking and sinking the 2,960-ton barge. The S-125 Pechora is a short- to medium-range surface-to-air missile which first entered...
US State Department Approves Javelin Missile Sale To Ukraine
On October 3, the U.S. Department of State approved the possible sale of 150 Javelin missiles to Ukraine for an estimated cost of $39.2 million. In a news release, the State Department said the sale would include 150 Javelin missiles, 10 Command Launch Units (CLUs), and related training systems, logistical equipment, and support. Ukraine previously...
Russian Pantsir-S Missile Battalion Enters Service in Crimea
On November 30, Russia’s Southern Military District’s press service announced that a Pantsir-S air defense battalion had deployed to Crimea earlier in October. According to the statement, these missile systems are “part of the programme to re-equip the district’s troops.” Pantsir-S (SA-22 “Greyhound”) is a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and missile (SPAAGM) system that can hold...
Russia Deploys Fourth S-400 Battalion in Crimea
On November 29, Russia’s Black Sea Fleet press office announced their deployment of its fourth S-400 Triumf missile system battalion near the Russian-Ukrainian border in Djankoy, Crimea. According to Russia’s TASS news agency, the S-400 systems have moved into position and are now detecting and tracking targets. The surface-to-air missile system (SAM) is capable of...