Storm Shadow
The Storm Shadow, known as SCALP-EG in France, is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile developed collaboratively by France and the UK. It is a product of a partnership between Matra and British Aerospace, now manufactured by MBDA, a European defense company. The development of this missile began in 1994, aiming to provide a stealthy, precise, and long-range strike capability against high-value, fixed, or stationary targets.
It has been used by the UK and French forces in operations in Iraq, Libya, and Syria. The missile's low- The Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles have been supplied to Ukraine, marking a significant enhancement of Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities. These missiles enable Ukrainian forces to target Russian-occupied territories in the east, well beyond the front lines. altitude flight path and stealth features allow it to evade enemy air defenses, making it a critical asset for deep-strike missions.