Inadequate Sensor and Weapon systemsĪs mentioned above, the cruiser Moskva cruiser was expected to perform better against the Neptune missiles. During that time, Ukraine received the missiles and prepared them for launch, and Russian intelligence could not detect them. Had these missiles been operational from the beginning of the war, they would have been launched on a ship in the last month and a half. For a month and a half, Russia’s Black Sea Fleet operated irresponsibly within the range of this weapon, believing that Ukraine did not have a weapon that could endanger its ships. Considering the size of the missiles, it is not a device that can be easily camouflaged, so it would have to be detected by Russian intelligence. Russia’s first and most serious mistake in this situation is a lack of intelligence. Poor intelligence Russian MoD image from an exercise Since the ships have only a few minutes to react after the detection of an incoming missile (and there is no time to think here), the measures must be activated automatically, which can be done only by well-trained personnel. Besides, the training of personnel must be at a very good level. In addition, the weapons and sensors used for ASMD on the ship must be operational, perform well, and be fully maintained. Contrary to what many people think, anti-ship missile defence (ASMD) is much more than just pushing the fire button.įirst of all, military intelligence must provide very accurate information about the missiles in the hands of the enemy.
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