ANALYSIS: How Ukraine is using a powerful weapon that is too difficult for Russians to detect
. The NLAW and Javelin are some of the most advanced man-portable anti-tank missiles available.
Portable anti-tank missiles are specifically designed to destroy main battle tanks, which are more heavily armoured than other types of armoured vehicles . The missiles can also be used in "direct fire" mode against less well-armoured vehicles, such as armoured personnel carriers, buildings or even low-flying helicopters — with devastating results. This makes them a highly flexible and dangerous weapon for opposing forces.
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