StarStreak Missiles: Ukraine's Weapon That’s Three Times the Speed of Sound | WSJ Equipped

StarStreak missiles are helping Ukraine’s air defense against Russian attacks. This Cold-War era weapon is over three times faster than the speed of sound, has three warheads and is laser guided. StarStreak missiles may be most useful along the frontlines for Ukraine to help deter drone attacks.

WSJ examines how the British missile stands out among its peers and why its unique features allow it to see past Russian countermeasures.

0:00 British missiles to Ukraine
0:47 StarStreak details
2:22 StarStreak’s use in Ukraine
2:45 StarStreak’s weaknesses
4:20 Importance of air defenses

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