According to Oleksandr Musienko, head of the Center for Military Legal Research, Ukraine already has its own development of long-range ballistic missiles.
Points of attention
- Ukraine is making significant strides in developing its own long-range ballistic missiles to replace outdated systems.
- The country's focus is on the production of the multifunctional missile complex 'Sapsan', aimed at enhancing defense capabilities and demonstrating potential to global partners.
- Successful cases like the Neptune anti-ship missile highlight Ukraine's capability in producing modern weapons, showing potential for cooperation with Western partners and Russia.
- Investing in the production of 'Sapsan' will not only strengthen Ukraine's defense but also open up opportunities for partnerships and collaborations, potentially even with the EU.
- The introduction of new technologies and modernization of military equipment will contribute to ensuring security and protecting national interests, positioning Ukraine as a key player in the defense industry.
What is known about Ukrainian-made long-range ballistic missiles
Musiyenko noted that the operational-tactical complex "Point-U", which remains in Ukraine's service, is already technically and morally outdated even after several levels of modernization.
The analyst emphasized that currently Ukraine should concentrate resources and technical capabilities for the production of the multifunctional missile complex "Sapsan".
Musienko reminded that the Ministry of Defense ordered this complex back in 2022.
The missile used on the "Sapsan" has a flight range of up to 500 kilometers. In addition, the missile for the "Peregrine falcon" is more modern and more difficult to intercept.
I hope we see those rockets. To date, all information about the fate of this particular component of the missile program is not disclosed. It is only known that they are working on this project, - said the analyst.
It is necessary to invest in the production of "Sapsana" in order to produce at least a certain number of these complexes.
It was a good demonstration of Ukraine's capabilities to Western partners and Russia. Our allies could cooperate with our country on the joint production of these weapons. In the end, Ukraine could produce these missiles even for the needs of the EU, Musienko added.
What is known about Ukraine's successful development of long-range missiles
Ukraine already has a successful case for the production of its own modern weapons. For example, the Neptune anti-ship missile, which has been improved and modernized.
Musienko emphasized that the new version of this missile had an increased flight range.
