A senior defense official said this month that the US has sent anti-radiation missiles to Ukraine. The official did not say which missile, but there are reports of AGM-88 missiles being used in Ukraine. The AGM-88 may have limited overall impact, but it gives Russian troops another reason to worry.
It’s open season on Russian radar stations as Ukraine deploys US-made anti-radiation missiles designed to tap into radar beams. Ukraine’s advantage is likely to be temporary as the Russian military adjusts, but for now, the presence of the AGM-88 HARM, or High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles, will make Russian troops think twice before activating their radars their. The presence of the AGM-88s poses problems for Russian air defense radars needed to defend against Ukrainian helicopters and jets, and for anti-battery radars used to track Ukrainian artillery — including US multiple rocket launchers. Reports of missiles destroying radars in Ukraine surfaced in early August after Russian bloggers reported finding fragments of a HARM that allegedly hit a Russian anti-aircraft missile site in Ukraine. The Pentagon soon confirmed that HARMs had been delivered to Ukraine. “We have included a number of anti-radiation missiles that can be launched by Ukrainian aircraft that can affect Russia’s radars,” Colin Cull, the undersecretary of defense for policy, told reporters on Aug. 8, though he did not. identify the missiles or provide other details.
A radar hunter
US Navy A-7E Corsairs during Operation Desert Storm in February 1991. The jet in the foreground carries an AGM-88.CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images HARM is a powerful weapon, but not a new one. First developed in 1983, the 14-foot, 800-pound missile has a range of 30 miles and a top speed of Mach 2. US aircraft carrying out suppression of enemy air defense missions have used the AGM-88 in many operations, including in Libya, Iraq and Yugoslavia. The missile is now used by 15 countries in total. The AGM-88 is a descendant of the AGM-45 Shrike, which was used in the Vietnam War with mixed success. The Shrike — based on the troubled AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile — had a short range and could only enter a limited number of radar frequencies. North Vietnamese radar operators learned to confuse the missile’s radar seeker by turning their transmitters on and off. The story continues U.S. Marines receive AGM-88 training from an F/A-18C aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 12, 2015. U.S. Navy / MCS Navy Anthony N. Hilkowski HARM corrected these shortcomings. Its radar detector covers a wide frequency range and maintains the position of the radar transmitter even if the radar is turned off. Its 30-mile range means it can be launched beyond the range of many anti-aircraft weapons. The US Navy will deploy the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) in 2023 and the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), which is designed to attack a wider set of targets within hostile air. -defense system, being developed for the F-35. For its part, Russia has the Kh-31P anti-radiation missile — based on the Kh-31 hypersonic anti-ship missile — which has been sold to China as the YJ-91.
The limits of air power
Russian Su-34 shot down by Ukrainian forces over Chernihiv, April 22, 2022. Nicola Marfisi/AGF/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Anti-radiation missiles are not miracle weapons, but they can be very useful. When launched before an air attack, they can suppress air defenses and open a safe path for friendly aircraft. They can also be fooled by tricks like decoy radar transmitters. For example, the American TLQ-32 decoy system places fake transmitters at a distance from the real radar. (The point of impact of the decoy is called the “ARM pit.”) Instead, anti-radar missiles are just one of many tools—like jamming and decoys—in the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game of electronic warfare. In many ways, anti-radiation missiles are a psychological weapon. HARM won’t completely shut down Russian radars, but it will make their operators more careful and selective about transmitting. A US Air Force F-16C armed with an AGM-88 and other missiles at Incirlik Air Force Base in Turkey on May 20, 2002. US Air Force/Technology. Kevin Gruenwald In Ukraine, anti-radiation missiles will likely have limited impact. Air power has so far not been a decisive factor in the conflict: Ukraine does not have enough modern planes, and Russian pilots have been surprisingly cautious and ineffective. Shutting down Russian air defense radars will not necessarily translate into greater success for Ukrainian aircraft. Currently, the deadliest weapon in Ukraine’s war is artillery, and HARMs will help Ukrainian forces knock out Russian anti-battery radars that track shells and rockets in flight, calculate their trajectories, and locate shells and launchers missiles that were fired at them. Suppressing Russian anti-battery systems will help protect Ukraine’s numerous artillery — particularly the US-supplied HIMARS multiple rocket launchers that have delivered devastating strikes against Russian ammunition dumps and command posts. Michael Peck is a defense writer whose work has appeared in Forbes, Defense News, Foreign Policy magazine, and other publications. He holds a master’s degree in political science. Follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Read the original article on Business Insider
title: “The Us Quietly Gave Ukraine Radar Hunting Missiles That Could Really Be A Problem For Russia Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-02” author: “Thomas Miller”
A senior defense official said this month that the US has sent anti-radiation missiles to Ukraine. The official did not say which missile, but there are reports of AGM-88 missiles being used in Ukraine. The AGM-88 may have limited overall impact, but it gives Russian troops another reason to worry.
It’s open season on Russian radar stations as Ukraine deploys US-made anti-radiation missiles designed to tap into radar beams. Ukraine’s advantage is likely to be temporary as the Russian military adjusts, but for now, the presence of the AGM-88 HARM, or High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles, will make Russian troops think twice before activating their radars their. The presence of the AGM-88s poses problems for Russian air defense radars needed to defend against Ukrainian helicopters and jets, and for anti-battery radars used to track Ukrainian artillery — including US multiple rocket launchers. Reports of missiles destroying radars in Ukraine surfaced in early August after Russian bloggers reported finding fragments of a HARM that allegedly hit a Russian anti-aircraft missile site in Ukraine. The Pentagon soon confirmed that HARMs had been delivered to Ukraine. “We have included a number of anti-radiation missiles that can be launched by Ukrainian aircraft that can affect Russia’s radars,” Colin Cull, the undersecretary of defense for policy, told reporters on Aug. 8, though he did not. identify the missiles or provide other details.
A radar hunter
US Navy A-7E Corsairs during Operation Desert Storm in February 1991. The jet in the foreground carries an AGM-88.CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images HARM is a powerful weapon, but not a new one. First developed in 1983, the 14-foot, 800-pound missile has a range of 30 miles and a top speed of Mach 2. US aircraft carrying out suppression of enemy air defense missions have used the AGM-88 in many operations, including in Libya, Iraq and Yugoslavia. The missile is now used by 15 countries in total. The AGM-88 is a descendant of the AGM-45 Shrike, which was used in the Vietnam War with mixed success. The Shrike — based on the troubled AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile — had a short range and could only enter a limited number of radar frequencies. North Vietnamese radar operators learned to confuse the missile’s radar seeker by turning their transmitters on and off. The story continues U.S. Marines receive AGM-88 training from an F/A-18C aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 12, 2015. U.S. Navy / MCS Navy Anthony N. Hilkowski HARM corrected these shortcomings. Its radar detector covers a wide frequency range and maintains the position of the radar transmitter even if the radar is turned off. Its 30-mile range means it can be launched beyond the range of many anti-aircraft weapons. The US Navy will deploy the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) in 2023 and the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), which is designed to attack a wider set of targets within hostile air. -defense system, being developed for the F-35. For its part, Russia has the Kh-31P anti-radiation missile — based on the Kh-31 hypersonic anti-ship missile — which has been sold to China as the YJ-91.
The limits of air power
Russian Su-34 shot down by Ukrainian forces over Chernihiv, April 22, 2022. Nicola Marfisi/AGF/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Anti-radiation missiles are not miracle weapons, but they can be very useful. When launched before an air attack, they can suppress air defenses and open a safe path for friendly aircraft. They can also be fooled by tricks like decoy radar transmitters. For example, the American TLQ-32 decoy system places fake transmitters at a distance from the real radar. (The point of impact of the decoy is called the “ARM pit.”) Instead, anti-radar missiles are just one of many tools—like jamming and decoys—in the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game of electronic warfare. In many ways, anti-radiation missiles are a psychological weapon. HARM won’t completely shut down Russian radars, but it will make their operators more careful and selective about transmitting. A US Air Force F-16C armed with an AGM-88 and other missiles at Incirlik Air Force Base in Turkey on May 20, 2002. US Air Force/Technology. Kevin Gruenwald In Ukraine, anti-radiation missiles will likely have limited impact. Air power has so far not been a decisive factor in the conflict: Ukraine does not have enough modern planes, and Russian pilots have been surprisingly cautious and ineffective. Shutting down Russian air defense radars will not necessarily translate into greater success for Ukrainian aircraft. Currently, the deadliest weapon in Ukraine’s war is artillery, and HARMs will help Ukrainian forces knock out Russian anti-battery radars that track shells and rockets in flight, calculate their trajectories, and locate shells and launchers missiles that were fired at them. Suppressing Russian anti-battery systems will help protect Ukraine’s numerous artillery — particularly the US-supplied HIMARS multiple rocket launchers that have delivered devastating strikes against Russian ammunition dumps and command posts. Michael Peck is a defense writer whose work has appeared in Forbes, Defense News, Foreign Policy magazine, and other publications. He holds a master’s degree in political science. Follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Read the original article on Business Insider
title: “The Us Quietly Gave Ukraine Radar Hunting Missiles That Could Really Be A Problem For Russia Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-08” author: “Marianne Stewart”
A senior defense official said this month that the US has sent anti-radiation missiles to Ukraine. The official did not say which missile, but there are reports of AGM-88 missiles being used in Ukraine. The AGM-88 may have limited overall impact, but it gives Russian troops another reason to worry.
It’s open season on Russian radar stations as Ukraine deploys US-made anti-radiation missiles designed to tap into radar beams. Ukraine’s advantage is likely to be temporary as the Russian military adjusts, but for now, the presence of the AGM-88 HARM, or High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles, will make Russian troops think twice before activating their radars their. The presence of the AGM-88s poses problems for Russian air defense radars needed to defend against Ukrainian helicopters and jets, and for anti-battery radars used to track Ukrainian artillery — including US multiple rocket launchers. Reports of missiles destroying radars in Ukraine surfaced in early August after Russian bloggers reported finding fragments of a HARM that allegedly hit a Russian anti-aircraft missile site in Ukraine. The Pentagon soon confirmed that HARMs had been delivered to Ukraine. “We have included a number of anti-radiation missiles that can be launched by Ukrainian aircraft that can affect Russia’s radars,” Colin Cull, the undersecretary of defense for policy, told reporters on Aug. 8, though he did not. identify the missiles or provide other details.
A radar hunter
US Navy A-7E Corsairs during Operation Desert Storm in February 1991. The jet in the foreground carries an AGM-88.CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images HARM is a powerful weapon, but not a new one. First developed in 1983, the 14-foot, 800-pound missile has a range of 30 miles and a top speed of Mach 2. US aircraft carrying out suppression of enemy air defense missions have used the AGM-88 in many operations, including in Libya, Iraq and Yugoslavia. The missile is now used by 15 countries in total. The AGM-88 is a descendant of the AGM-45 Shrike, which was used in the Vietnam War with mixed success. The Shrike — based on the troubled AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile — had a short range and could only enter a limited number of radar frequencies. North Vietnamese radar operators learned to confuse the missile’s radar seeker by turning their transmitters on and off. The story continues U.S. Marines receive AGM-88 training from an F/A-18C aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 12, 2015. U.S. Navy / MCS Navy Anthony N. Hilkowski HARM corrected these shortcomings. Its radar detector covers a wide frequency range and maintains the position of the radar transmitter even if the radar is turned off. Its 30-mile range means it can be launched beyond the range of many anti-aircraft weapons. The US Navy will deploy the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) in 2023 and the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), which is designed to attack a wider set of targets within hostile air. -defense system, being developed for the F-35. For its part, Russia has the Kh-31P anti-radiation missile — based on the Kh-31 hypersonic anti-ship missile — which has been sold to China as the YJ-91.
The limits of air power
Russian Su-34 shot down by Ukrainian forces over Chernihiv, April 22, 2022. Nicola Marfisi/AGF/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Anti-radiation missiles are not miracle weapons, but they can be very useful. When launched before an air attack, they can suppress air defenses and open a safe path for friendly aircraft. They can also be fooled by tricks like decoy radar transmitters. For example, the American TLQ-32 decoy system places fake transmitters at a distance from the real radar. (The point of impact of the decoy is called the “ARM pit.”) Instead, anti-radar missiles are just one of many tools—like jamming and decoys—in the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game of electronic warfare. In many ways, anti-radiation missiles are a psychological weapon. HARM won’t completely shut down Russian radars, but it will make their operators more careful and selective about transmitting. A US Air Force F-16C armed with an AGM-88 and other missiles at Incirlik Air Force Base in Turkey on May 20, 2002. US Air Force/Technology. Kevin Gruenwald In Ukraine, anti-radiation missiles will likely have limited impact. Air power has so far not been a decisive factor in the conflict: Ukraine does not have enough modern planes, and Russian pilots have been surprisingly cautious and ineffective. Shutting down Russian air defense radars will not necessarily translate into greater success for Ukrainian aircraft. Currently, the deadliest weapon in Ukraine’s war is artillery, and HARMs will help Ukrainian forces knock out Russian anti-battery radars that track shells and rockets in flight, calculate their trajectories, and locate shells and launchers missiles that were fired at them. Suppressing Russian anti-battery systems will help protect Ukraine’s numerous artillery — particularly the US-supplied HIMARS multiple rocket launchers that have delivered devastating strikes against Russian ammunition dumps and command posts. Michael Peck is a defense writer whose work has appeared in Forbes, Defense News, Foreign Policy magazine, and other publications. He holds a master’s degree in political science. Follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Read the original article on Business Insider
title: “The Us Quietly Gave Ukraine Radar Hunting Missiles That Could Really Be A Problem For Russia Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-03” author: “Bradley Bromley”
A senior defense official said this month that the US has sent anti-radiation missiles to Ukraine. The official did not say which missile, but there are reports of AGM-88 missiles being used in Ukraine. The AGM-88 may have limited overall impact, but it gives Russian troops another reason to worry.
It’s open season on Russian radar stations as Ukraine deploys US-made anti-radiation missiles designed to tap into radar beams. Ukraine’s advantage is likely to be temporary as the Russian military adjusts, but for now, the presence of the AGM-88 HARM, or High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles, will make Russian troops think twice before activating their radars their. The presence of the AGM-88s poses problems for Russian air defense radars needed to defend against Ukrainian helicopters and jets, and for anti-battery radars used to track Ukrainian artillery — including US multiple rocket launchers. Reports of missiles destroying radars in Ukraine surfaced in early August after Russian bloggers reported finding fragments of a HARM that allegedly hit a Russian anti-aircraft missile site in Ukraine. The Pentagon soon confirmed that HARMs had been delivered to Ukraine. “We have included a number of anti-radiation missiles that can be launched by Ukrainian aircraft that can affect Russia’s radars,” Colin Cull, the undersecretary of defense for policy, told reporters on Aug. 8, though he did not. identify the missiles or provide other details.
A radar hunter
US Navy A-7E Corsairs during Operation Desert Storm in February 1991. The jet in the foreground carries an AGM-88.CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images HARM is a powerful weapon, but not a new one. First developed in 1983, the 14-foot, 800-pound missile has a range of 30 miles and a top speed of Mach 2. US aircraft carrying out suppression of enemy air defense missions have used the AGM-88 in many operations, including in Libya, Iraq and Yugoslavia. The missile is now used by 15 countries in total. The AGM-88 is a descendant of the AGM-45 Shrike, which was used in the Vietnam War with mixed success. The Shrike — based on the troubled AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile — had a short range and could only enter a limited number of radar frequencies. North Vietnamese radar operators learned to confuse the missile’s radar seeker by turning their transmitters on and off. The story continues U.S. Marines receive AGM-88 training from an F/A-18C aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 12, 2015. U.S. Navy / MCS Navy Anthony N. Hilkowski HARM corrected these shortcomings. Its radar detector covers a wide frequency range and maintains the position of the radar transmitter even if the radar is turned off. Its 30-mile range means it can be launched beyond the range of many anti-aircraft weapons. The US Navy will deploy the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) in 2023 and the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), which is designed to attack a wider set of targets within hostile air. -defense system, being developed for the F-35. For its part, Russia has the Kh-31P anti-radiation missile — based on the Kh-31 hypersonic anti-ship missile — which has been sold to China as the YJ-91.
The limits of air power
Russian Su-34 shot down by Ukrainian forces over Chernihiv, April 22, 2022. Nicola Marfisi/AGF/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Anti-radiation missiles are not miracle weapons, but they can be very useful. When launched before an air attack, they can suppress air defenses and open a safe path for friendly aircraft. They can also be fooled by tricks like decoy radar transmitters. For example, the American TLQ-32 decoy system places fake transmitters at a distance from the real radar. (The point of impact of the decoy is called the “ARM pit.”) Instead, anti-radar missiles are just one of many tools—like jamming and decoys—in the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game of electronic warfare. In many ways, anti-radiation missiles are a psychological weapon. HARM won’t completely shut down Russian radars, but it will make their operators more careful and selective about transmitting. A US Air Force F-16C armed with an AGM-88 and other missiles at Incirlik Air Force Base in Turkey on May 20, 2002. US Air Force/Technology. Kevin Gruenwald In Ukraine, anti-radiation missiles will likely have limited impact. Air power has so far not been a decisive factor in the conflict: Ukraine does not have enough modern planes, and Russian pilots have been surprisingly cautious and ineffective. Shutting down Russian air defense radars will not necessarily translate into greater success for Ukrainian aircraft. Currently, the deadliest weapon in Ukraine’s war is artillery, and HARMs will help Ukrainian forces knock out Russian anti-battery radars that track shells and rockets in flight, calculate their trajectories, and locate shells and launchers missiles that were fired at them. Suppressing Russian anti-battery systems will help protect Ukraine’s numerous artillery — particularly the US-supplied HIMARS multiple rocket launchers that have delivered devastating strikes against Russian ammunition dumps and command posts. Michael Peck is a defense writer whose work has appeared in Forbes, Defense News, Foreign Policy magazine, and other publications. He holds a master’s degree in political science. Follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Read the original article on Business Insider
title: “The Us Quietly Gave Ukraine Radar Hunting Missiles That Could Really Be A Problem For Russia Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-10-27” author: “Angela Martinez”
A senior defense official said this month that the US has sent anti-radiation missiles to Ukraine. The official did not say which missile, but there are reports of AGM-88 missiles being used in Ukraine. The AGM-88 may have limited overall impact, but it gives Russian troops another reason to worry.
It’s open season on Russian radar stations as Ukraine deploys US-made anti-radiation missiles designed to tap into radar beams. Ukraine’s advantage is likely to be temporary as the Russian military adjusts, but for now, the presence of the AGM-88 HARM, or High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles, will make Russian troops think twice before activating their radars their. The presence of the AGM-88s poses problems for Russian air defense radars needed to defend against Ukrainian helicopters and jets, and for anti-battery radars used to track Ukrainian artillery — including US multiple rocket launchers. Reports of missiles destroying radars in Ukraine surfaced in early August after Russian bloggers reported finding fragments of a HARM that allegedly hit a Russian anti-aircraft missile site in Ukraine. The Pentagon soon confirmed that HARMs had been delivered to Ukraine. “We have included a number of anti-radiation missiles that can be launched by Ukrainian aircraft that can affect Russia’s radars,” Colin Cull, the undersecretary of defense for policy, told reporters on Aug. 8, though he did not. identify the missiles or provide other details.
A radar hunter
US Navy A-7E Corsairs during Operation Desert Storm in February 1991. The jet in the foreground carries an AGM-88.CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images HARM is a powerful weapon, but not a new one. First developed in 1983, the 14-foot, 800-pound missile has a range of 30 miles and a top speed of Mach 2. US aircraft carrying out suppression of enemy air defense missions have used the AGM-88 in many operations, including in Libya, Iraq and Yugoslavia. The missile is now used by 15 countries in total. The AGM-88 is a descendant of the AGM-45 Shrike, which was used in the Vietnam War with mixed success. The Shrike — based on the troubled AIM-7 Sparrow air-to-air missile — had a short range and could only enter a limited number of radar frequencies. North Vietnamese radar operators learned to confuse the missile’s radar seeker by turning their transmitters on and off. The story continues U.S. Marines receive AGM-88 training from an F/A-18C aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt, Jan. 12, 2015. U.S. Navy / MCS Navy Anthony N. Hilkowski HARM corrected these shortcomings. Its radar detector covers a wide frequency range and maintains the position of the radar transmitter even if the radar is turned off. Its 30-mile range means it can be launched beyond the range of many anti-aircraft weapons. The US Navy will deploy the AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile Extended Range (AARGM-ER) in 2023 and the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), which is designed to attack a wider set of targets within hostile air. -defense system, being developed for the F-35. For its part, Russia has the Kh-31P anti-radiation missile — based on the Kh-31 hypersonic anti-ship missile — which has been sold to China as the YJ-91.
The limits of air power
Russian Su-34 shot down by Ukrainian forces over Chernihiv, April 22, 2022. Nicola Marfisi/AGF/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Anti-radiation missiles are not miracle weapons, but they can be very useful. When launched before an air attack, they can suppress air defenses and open a safe path for friendly aircraft. They can also be fooled by tricks like decoy radar transmitters. For example, the American TLQ-32 decoy system places fake transmitters at a distance from the real radar. (The point of impact of the decoy is called the “ARM pit.”) Instead, anti-radar missiles are just one of many tools—like jamming and decoys—in the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game of electronic warfare. In many ways, anti-radiation missiles are a psychological weapon. HARM won’t completely shut down Russian radars, but it will make their operators more careful and selective about transmitting. A US Air Force F-16C armed with an AGM-88 and other missiles at Incirlik Air Force Base in Turkey on May 20, 2002. US Air Force/Technology. Kevin Gruenwald In Ukraine, anti-radiation missiles will likely have limited impact. Air power has so far not been a decisive factor in the conflict: Ukraine does not have enough modern planes, and Russian pilots have been surprisingly cautious and ineffective. Shutting down Russian air defense radars will not necessarily translate into greater success for Ukrainian aircraft. Currently, the deadliest weapon in Ukraine’s war is artillery, and HARMs will help Ukrainian forces knock out Russian anti-battery radars that track shells and rockets in flight, calculate their trajectories, and locate shells and launchers missiles that were fired at them. Suppressing Russian anti-battery systems will help protect Ukraine’s numerous artillery — particularly the US-supplied HIMARS multiple rocket launchers that have delivered devastating strikes against Russian ammunition dumps and command posts. Michael Peck is a defense writer whose work has appeared in Forbes, Defense News, Foreign Policy magazine, and other publications. He holds a master’s degree in political science. Follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn. Read the original article on Business Insider
