Ukraine's secret missile project seeks to change battlefield tides
Ukrainians are accelerating the development of modern weaponry, aiming to gain an advantage on the front. According to information provided by "The Economist," Trembita is a missile capable of reaching Moscow. The production process takes place in secret locations.
Volodymyr Horbulin, a former national security advisor to Ukraine, emphasizes that developing the missile program is a priority, regardless of challenges and changing circumstances. Serhiy Biryukov, who leads the engineering team, notes that even if the missile doesn't hit its target, its mere flight over Russian positions can have a significant psychological and tactical impact.
As reported by "The Economist," Trembita is a modern interpretation of the German V-1 bomb from World War II. Thanks to the use of simple technology, its engine costs only $200 (CAD 290). The missile reaches a speed of about 400 km/h and has a range of around 200 km, but work is underway on a version capable of reaching all the way to Moscow. Serial production is set to begin after field tests are completed.
Ukraine arms itself. It has new equipment
Ukraine, which previously relied on American ATACMS and British-French Storm Shadow missiles for its missile capabilities, is now intensely developing its own long-range missiles. New advancements include the Neptun and Hrim-2 missiles, which are already ready for combat. Experts point out that the growth of tech startups in Ukraine could drive innovation in this area.
Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is actively working to reduce administrative barriers to accelerate modern military technology development. In his opinion, the year 2025 could be a breakthrough, when Ukraine presents a fully operational cruise missile.
Will Trembita help Ukraine?
As reported by the British newspaper "The Economist," Kyiv is also hoping for cooperation with Western partners, which could significantly speed up the development and implementation of advanced weaponry.
The dynamic situation on the front makes timing crucial. Ukraine fears a limitation of support from the USA, which could affect the supply of Western missiles and technology. Nevertheless, projects like Trembita have the potential to change the balance of power on the front lines.
In addition to Trembita, Ukraine has started using new precision missiles, which have successfully eliminated key targets, such as the Russian S-400 system. One such attack, captured on video, demonstrated the effectiveness of modern guidance systems, although technical details remain classified. Mass production of economical missiles like Trembita gives Ukraine the capacity for numerous attacks.
