👉 Cover missiles, also known as decoys or electronic countermeasures (ECM) systems, are a type of anti-missile defense designed to confuse or disrupt incoming ballistic missiles. They typically consist of a decoy missile equipped with fake sensors and radar systems to mimic the signature of a real target, thereby diverting enemy missiles away from their actual intended course. These decoys can be launched from various platforms, including ships, aircraft, or land-based systems. By creating a false target, cover missiles aim to exploit the vulnerabilities of missile guidance systems, which can be misled by the decoy's signals, thus enhancing overall missile defense capabilities.
