Ukraine likely feels more confident in achieving decent production volumes for a simple cruise missile like the Flamingo in a shorter timeframe compared to their ballistic missile efforts. Based on the information available, the Flamingo lacks any revolutionary or intricate features, making it relatively straightforward to ramp up manufacturing. The mere release of … Read more
The Oreshnik, a Russian intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), is characterized by its extremely high speed, exceeding Mach 10 (3.40 km/s) based on reports from the Ukrainian military. There’s perhaps one main reason for using Oreshnik, and destroying a factory isn’t it. It’s an area destruction weapon, shown off to the world. Russia suggests that … Read more
A Russian missile strike has targeted Dnipro, a city in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the action as a trial launch of the newly developed Oreshnik hypersonic IRBM. Our assessment suggests that the independent post-boost vehicles (IPBVs) of the Oreshnik missile differ significantly from traditional multiple rocket-powered vehicles. Instead, they appear to be … Read more