STORM SHADOW MISSILES

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Context

• Russia's Defence Ministry said that Ukrainian aircraft had struck two industrial sites in the Russian-held city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine with Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles supplied by Britain.

About

Manufacturer

• 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.

Uses

• The missile is intended to strike high-valued stationary assets such as airbases, radar installations, communications hubs and port facilities.

Key features

• 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.

Countries using it

• 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.

PRACTICE QUESTION Q) Which of the following statements with reference to Storm Shadow Missiles is/are incorrect? 1.  The Storm Shadow is in service with the air force of India. 2. It is a long-range, air-launched, stand-off attack missile offered by Britain. 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer: 2

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-ukraine-used-storm-shadow-missiles-britain-attack-luhansk-2023-05-13/