Originally Posted by
NutLoose
Is this indicitive of the Russian navies inability to self defend against air attacks?
Obviously showing some weakness they have in their capability to field a naval asset able to self protect itself.
I don't think so. I understand that the capability for temporary installation on ships was part of the design brief for the M2KM, which is lighter and more versatile than the fixed naval variant. Its use in this manner certainly predates 2022.
Tor M2KM Short-Range Air Defense Missile System | Military-Today.com