👉 Approach missiles, also known as cruise missiles, are advanced ballistic missile systems designed to deliver conventional or nuclear payloads over extended ranges while maintaining a low observable profile during their flight. These missiles are typically guided by inertial navigation systems and can adjust their trajectory mid-flight to ensure a precise target hit. They operate between the shorter-range ballistic missiles and the longer-range strategic nuclear weapons, providing a flexible and stealthy means of delivering military payloads. The development of approach missiles has significantly enhanced a nation's strategic deterrence capabilities and precision strike options, making them a critical component of modern military arsenals.
