Ukraine declares its first homegrown guided aerial bomb combat-ready
The 250-kilogram weapon was developed in 17 months and is meant to counter Russia’s heavy use of cheap glide bombs, officials said.
- Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that Ukraine has cleared its first domestically developed guided aerial bomb for combat use after 17 months of development. The Ministry of Defense has procured an initial experimental batch.
- Since 2023, Russia has deployed FAB-series glide bombs at scale against Ukrainian positions, inflicting severe damage across the front line. Ukraine previously lacked domestic equivalents and relied entirely on Western allies for precision standoff strike capability.
- Developed by DG Industry through the Brave1 cluster, the weapon carries a 250-kilogram warhead and strikes targets up to 70 kilometers away. Brave1 emphasized the design is "Ukraine's own KAB," a unique Ukrainian construction adapted specifically to modern warfare conditions.
- The 250-kilogram warhead enables destruction of reinforced concrete bunkers and protected command posts that Russian forces have entrenched over three years. Pilots are currently training on combat scenarios using the new munition.
- This development moves Ukraine toward sovereign production of precision munitions, reducing dependence on foreign supply. Brave1 has established a structured pathway for defense startups to field technology rapidly, increasingly shaping the tactical environment on the front line.
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17 months of development, 250 kilograms of warhead: Ukraine has built its first own steering bomb – and the initial deployment is imminent.
Ukraine wants to match Moscow in the air and develops a steerable bomb, making it increasingly independent from the West.
Ukraine has presented its first self-development glider bomb, a guided aerial ammunition with a warhead of 250 kilos and ability to attack targets tens of kilometers from the launch point.The system has already passed the tests and is declared ready for use in combat against Russia.This does not mean that Kiev will stop using Western weaponry, but will reduce its dependence on Europe and the US. Up to now, Ukraine has used munitions such as US J…
Ukraine's first internally-developed guided air bomb successfully completed the tests and is ready for use in combat.
The Ukrainian military unveiled a new smart bomb on Monday, developed by the state-owned development agency Brave1. The air force is already practicing strikes with it.
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