At the same time, US policy since summer 2025 blocks the use of long-range weapons, including ERAM and Storm Shadow, for strikes on Russian territory.
At the same time, US policy since summer 2025 blocks the use of long-range weapons, including ERAM and Storm Shadow, for strikes on Russian territory.
so you can buy it, but not use it huh? 🙂 see how that works out 🙂
It’s is frustrating, but there are hundreds of targets in the occupied areas they can use ERAM. Flamingo and multiple types of drones can hit Russian deep targets.
In what way does the US have any say, in how Ukraine uses Storm Shadow? GPS usage?
Then they will stop delivering them. And they can exactly see who fires what and where.
Storm Shadow/SCALP is made by UK and France.
Some of the targeting electronics are US made. USA is dooming their weapons industry every time they do this BS.
The targeting data is also provided by the US, for alot of weapon systems. Which can be withheld to coerce Ukraine. To manage escalation.
No, they hold the control over missile's targeting...
Yes, TERCOM
Here we go again…
How is it that storm shadow is blocked, this is made in the un-united kingdom???
Storm Shadow is reliant on US targeting data, that's how.
Forget components. The US is in charge, that's how.
Some keyparts are US made
The US is in charge. You do as they say or you'll lose alot of shit. Because you depend on them for e v e r y t h i n g . It really is that simple.
It really doesn't matter where some components were made. It's just some components out of thousands of parts and services the US provides. Which they will use as leverage to control the situation however they see fit.
The US is only in this war to make money and protect Russia. This illustrates it perfectly. They probably crap as well. Better put the money on developing missiles in Ukraine and the rest of Europe.
Who needs them. Ukraine is laying waste to the russian economy without them.
That's pretty short-sighted. It just means American weapons could be restricted from any use against Russia. That's an issue for everyone buying them.
There are always restrictions on weapons. No matter from whom you would buy them. And they can be used against Russians, but not on Russian official territory.
That's why there is a need for domestic or European production. The US will always apply enough restrictions to prevent Ukraine from winning, so an alternative is needed, no matter what that takes.
The issue is, no country can employ an independent foreign policy if they use US weapons knowing they will micromanage every strike. Better to use domestically made weapons & have total freedom.
Sure, but it is not easy to develop such precise and effective weapons in a short time.
It wasn't before, but it is now. It has been done and can now be copied. F**k tRump.
No it isn't, but the US has left its allies with no choice. If it takes time, that's the way it is. There are no alternatives now the US is off the table.
How the US can block the use of Storm Shadow which are French-UK built missiles (aka Scalp missile for its French name, Storm Shadow being its UK name) ?
Which is why Europe needs to step up and step in. Build our own weapons so no one needs to buy US weapons going forward
Problem is not the missiles its the targeting data. EU needs its own sats and intelligence.
There is always should remain opportunity for future cooperation. Great vistas. Lavish projects. Huge benefits. Russia is abundant with cheap natural resources, you see. nevsepic.com.ua/zhivopis/344...
So in other words - they are useless because all targets will need approval from Pentagon.
It is weird for sure
Or fire them all at once and do the 🤷♂️ thing
Problem for UKR isn't only dealing with Trumpkov but with his entire staff, some of whom seem even more anti-Ukrainian: Elbridge Colby (who developed mechanism limiting missile strikes), Hegseth (who apparently suspended arms supplies to UKR sooner).. 🖕to entire US crazy administration! We hate you!
What good is a weapon if it is not allowed to be used where it is needed.
Because you can also use it on targets in the occupied zone.
There are plenty of targets in the occupied part, ammo, soldiers, equipment