The LOWDOWN - 26 June 2026 Special Edition - Ballistic Missiles, Cruise Missiles, and One-Way Attack Unmanned Aerial Systems
This educational episode provides a plain-language overview of the three major categories of modern aerial threats: ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and one-way attack unmanned aerial systems (OWA-UAS). While all three are designed to deliver destructive payloads, they differ significantly in how they move through the air, how they are detected, and the specific challenges they pose to defenders. 1. Ballistic Missiles: The Speed Problem A ballistic missile is essentially a rocket-powered projectile that follows a high, arcing flight path shaped by gravity and momentum. How they fly: They…
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