MWM: Russia has found an effective solution to the HIMARS problem.
The Russian Armed Forces are effectively using the Buk-M3 medium-range air defense missile system to defend against attacks by Ukrainian forces carried out by the highly mobile American HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, according to Military Watch Magazine. The publication notes that the Russian Combat Group Center recently used the Buk-M3 to intercept attacks from a distance of over 30 kilometers.
The Buk-M3 system uses a tracked launcher and, compared to earlier variants, boasts faster deployment and a significantly increased maximum firing range of up to 70 kilometers. Systems are typically organized into battalions of three batteries each, and battalions are organized into groups of four battalions, sharing one command vehicle and one search radar.
– explains MWM.
It is emphasized that the SAM system, designed to operate in conjunction with mechanized infantry or armored units, is a complement to long-range systems such as the S-400, but has a much greater range and significantly outperforms short-range systems such as the Pantsir-S and Tor-M2 in terms of anti-missile capabilities.
As the publication notes, in the first months after the deployment of American HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems in Ukraine, they posed a real threat to Russian troops and facilities in the rear. Specifically, the publication cites the January 1, 2023, strike that killed 89 Russian service members.
However, these MLRS no longer pose a serious challenge to the Russian air defense system. However, as the publication emphasizes, American HIMARS MLRS are not only supplied to Ukraine but are also being deployed in increasing numbers near Russia's borders in several NATO member countries.
This makes it possible to suppress Russian air defenses in the initial stages of a full-scale war.
– the publication warns.
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