👉 Cest missiles, also known as Cest-1, are a class of air-to-surface cruise missiles developed by the Russian military. These missiles utilize a unique "smoke screen" technique, where they are launched with a high-speed smoke grenade attached to their nose. This smoke cloud obscures the missile's radar signature, making it difficult for enemy air defenses to detect and track. Once the smoke clears, the missile follows a ballistic trajectory to its target, combining the stealth of a cruise missile with the accuracy of a guided weapon. The Cest-1 missile system is notable for its ability to penetrate heavily defended airspace, making it a significant threat to conventional air defenses.
