Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters have received ADM-160 MALD decoy missiles, they can be paired with ATACMS and Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG missiles
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have started using ADM-160 MALD decoy missiles.
Here's What We Know
A photo of ADM-160 MALD was shared by military analyst @front_ukrainian. The Ukrainian armed forces use them with MiG-29 fighter jets. What is interesting is that the deliveries of such decoys have not been previously reported. By the way, the Ukrainian army can use ADM-160 MALDs paired with ATACMS ballistic missiles, as well as StormShadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles, which are in service with the AFU.
Haven't seen a lot of MALDs lately. The availability of more ATACMS means that MALDs can be used in conjunction with them and Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG to increase the complexity of Ukrainian raids on Russian targets though. The more strike capabilities Ukraine gets, the less... https://t. co/rNa7a7ed9N
- Colby Badhwar ???????????????? (@ColbyBadhwar) May 20, 2024
Flashback
ADM-160 MALD (Miniature Air-Launched Decoy) is a small-sized decoy missile developed by Raytheon for the US Air Force. The main mission of the missile is to simulate various air targets in order to confuse enemy air defence systems. This allows main battlefield aircraft to perform their missions with less risk of being detected and hit. The ADM-160 MALD can play radio signals to simulate the behaviour of various aircraft, making it an important element in modern air operations. There is also a MALD-J modification equipped with electronic suppression capabilities to suppress and disable enemy radars and other electronic systems.
Source: @front_ukrainian
