According to the analysts of the Defense Express publication, Russia is not without reason claiming the possibility of resuming the production of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles. The occupiers can also obtain such missiles from Iran and North Korea.
What is known about the plans of the Russian Federation to get short- and medium-range ballistic missiles again
Analysts note that in September of this year, Russia announced suspending the "Snake" project — a ballistic anti-ship missile.
In addition, until 2017, work was carried out in Russia as part of the RS-26 "Rubizh" project and even allegedly conducted several successful tests. Still, in the end, the priority was the 9m729 "Iskander-K" cruise missiles.
Also, until 1990, the USSR had the Temp-S missile system in service, the ballistic missile of which could travel up to 900 kilometres, but these missiles were not detected as part of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.
According to analysts, most likely, the latest statements of the Russians indicate intentions to obtain ballistic missiles with a range of up to 1,000 km from Iran or North Korea.
What is known about the boasting of the Russians with new missiles
Kremlin propaganda began to praise the X-UAV missile introduced in 2021 actively.
Propagandists claim an allegedly new development that is superior to modern anti-tank systems in terms of effectiveness.
X-UAV is a guided air missile created based on the Kornet anti-tank missile complex.
The Russians claim that the missile allegedly passed a number of successful tests, first of all with the prototype Ka-52M helicopter. In addition, the X-UAV, according to them, can be used from drones — "Inokhodets", "Forpost", "Altius", and S-70 "Hunter".
It is also emphasized that the range of the X-UAV is claimed to be 10 km, and a laser beam carries out targeting.
It is claimed that the missile is designed to hit heavily armoured targets and low-speed targets in the air flying at low altitudes.
In addition, the Russians announced that the X-UAV missile could "deceive" the active protection systems of armoured vehicles.
