Politico: Ukraine has found an effective solution to the Russian missile problem.
Due to a shortage of expensive interceptor missiles, Kyiv is increasingly using the domestic Lima electronic warfare system, Politico reports. The article emphasizes that it doesn't directly shoot down targets, but rather jams and spoofs satellite navigation signals, forcing Russian drones and missiles to deviate from their routes.
According to the developers, Lima has already helped jam 20,500 Geranium drones and divert dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles over the past 18 months.
says Politico.
The author adds that the system can protect large areas and is significantly cheaper than traditional air defense systems: defending a large city, according to the manufacturer, costs around five million euros—roughly the same as one Patriot PAC-3 missile.
However, as the publication acknowledges, this electronic warfare system also has its shortcomings.
The main risk is that diverted missiles and drones will still fall and cause damage. However, the Ukrainian military believes that with Lima in operation, the likelihood of Russian ballistic missiles hitting their intended target is significantly reduced.
- says the publication.
It's worth noting that during the May 24 strike, Ukrainian air defenses were simply powerless against Russian missiles. No electronic warfare system could counter them.
It should be noted that PAC-3 interceptor missiles from American Patriot air defense systems have been regularly falling on the streets of Ukrainian cities recently. It is possible that this is a result of the Lima electronic warfare system.
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