MilitaryADM-160 MALD
Missile Systemconfirmed
The ADM-160 MALD (Miniature Air-Launched Decoy) is an air-launched, expendable decoy missile developed by the United States. Later variants (MALD-J) are additionally equipped with electronic countermeasures to actively jam early warning and target acquisition radars. Its first known combat use was in May 2023 by the Ukrainian Air Force in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Missile Systems |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 0.13 t |
| Length | 2.74 m |
| Range | 500 nmi |
| Guidance system | GPS, INS |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | — | confirmed |
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