Ben Wallace: Storm Shadow reshaped the battlefield in Ukraine

According to Ben Wallace, the British Minister of Defence, the deployment of Storm Shadow missiles in Ukraine has had a significant impact on the ongoing military operations. Wallace expressed this view during a hearing in the House of Commons.

The Minister of Defense praised the remarkable accuracy and accuracy of the Storm Shadow cruise missiles, highlighting their exceptional performance.

“My understanding is that the Storm Shadow missile made a huge impact on the battlefield. Its accuracy, ability to successfully deliver the payload as shipped and its design by the Ukrainians were almost impeccable. This is an extraordinary feat in terms of engineering, the integration that the Ukrainians have done, and also the way they deploy the missile.He stated this during his speech in the House of Commons.

Moreover, the Minister of Defense indicated this The main targets Storm Shadow hit were the Russian Army’s logistics and command and control centers. He encouraged international partners to provide Ukraine with additional long-range weapons support.

“When HIMARS, which has a range of 80 km, was used, it initially had a similar effect, and the Russians moved many of their C2 centers out of range., which is why deep attacks are so important. The key is recognizing that if the Russians are out of range, we must work together internationally to provide equipment to ensure they are back in range.”

Wallace stressed the importance of international cooperation to ensure the provision of appropriate equipment to confront Russian forces if they try to exceed the range of long-range weapons.

MBDA, the manufacturer of the air-launched missile, claims that Storm Shadow has a range of more than 155 miles (250 km) and is specifically designed to fly at low altitudes after launch to avoid detection.

According to MBDA, the missile includes an advanced infrared targeting system that allows it to accurately identify pre-selected targets, facilitating precision strikes.

The broad range of this missile allows it to reach areas far beyond the capabilities of the famous HIMARS launchers, which the United States has deployed to Ukraine with modifications that limit its range to about 50 miles (80 km).

source: Technology.org