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world5 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine bets on its own 'Equalizer' glide bomb to curb foreign arm dependence

Ukraine is purchasing a homegrown glide bomb named the Equalizer, developed by DG Industry with Brave1 support, to extend its strike reach from MiG-29/Su-27–family fighters and reduce reliance on U.S. and European munitions. The bomb adds wings and guidance to conventional bombs and has finished testing; Ukraine says about 90% of its parts come from Ukraine, Europe, and the U.S., though chips are sourced abroad. Deployment timing is unclear, and while it could eventually be used with donated F-16s and Mirage jets after certification, Kyiv still seeks broader air-defense support as Russia intensifies strikes.

via Fox News|

#brave1 #dg-industry #equalizer

defense5 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine's Vyrivnyuvach Glide Bomb Expands Carrier Options, Targets F-16/Mirage Certification

New details on Ukraine’s Vyrivnyuvach glide bomb show it can be carried by MiG‑29, Su‑24 and Su‑27, with ongoing work to certify use on F‑16s and Mirage 2000s. DG Industry-led development emphasizes increasingly multi-platform integration, though Su‑25 is not listed as a current or prospective carrier. Eight Ukrainian companies are pursuing guided-bomb programs, with Vyrivnyuvach leading the pack and 90% of its components produced in Ukraine, Europe, or the US; microcircuits and chips remain imported. The effort aims to minimize foreign dependence while advancing domestic weapons capabilities.

via Defense Express|

#aerospace #defense #domestic-production

world3 months ago•20 min saved

Ukraine braces after Russia’s massive drone-missile barrage as Kyiv unveils homegrown glide bomb

Russia launched a large night-time strike against Ukraine with roughly 546 drones and missiles, including 14 ballistic missiles; Ukraine claimed it shot down most missiles and drones but said strikes damaged civilian infrastructure in Dnipro, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa and other areas. Ukraine announced its first domestically produced guided glide bomb (250 kg payload) ready for combat, signaling a boost to battlefield air interdiction. The Russian economy remains strained by war costs, sanctions, and shrinking oil refining capacity, with a large deficit and liquidity pressures. Kremlin leadership rotation discussions surfaced, with reports that Alexander Lapin could replace Andrei Kartapolov as defense committee chair. Belarus and Russia began joint nuclear exercises, illustrating deeper military integration. On the battlefield, Ukrainian forces reported advances in the Oleksandrivka direction and continued long-range strikes against Russian oil infrastructure, which undermines Moscow’s revenues.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#ballistic-missiles #drone-strikes #glide-bomb