Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles

Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles

• United Kingdom shall provide long-range Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles to Ukraine, which it had been demanding in a bid to push-back Russian offensive.

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About the Missile System

• The Storm Shadow / SCALP is a long-range, air-launched, stand-off attack missile offered by France-based MBDA Systems primarily for the UK and French armed forces.
• It is derived from the MBDA Systems’ Apache anti-runway missile.
• The missile is intended to strike high-valued stationary assets such as airbases, radar installations, communications hubs and port facilities.
• The Storm Shadow can engage the targets precisely in any weather conditions during day and night.
• The long range and low attitude combined with subsonic speed make the Storm Shadow a stealthy missile.
• The Storm Shadow is also in service with the air forces of Egypt, India, Italy, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). 
• It is referred to as Black Shaheen in the UAE Air Force service.

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