UKRAINE’S first domestic guided aerial bomb, capable of striking behind enemy lines – in the heart of Russia – has made its debut.
Named the “Vyrivniuvach” in Ukrainian or “Equaliser”, the new weapon is “ready for deployment” – and its first combat operations are approaching quickly.
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Ukraine’s first guided aerial bomb Vyrivniuvach Credit: Brave1
Pilots are currently experimenting with Ukraine’s new guided bomb system Credit: Brave1
Brave1, Ukraine‘s national platform for developing military technologies, announced on Monday that the bomb has now completed “all required trials” after 17 months of production.
“This Ukrainian guided aerial bomb is not just an analogue of Western or Soviet systems – it features a unique design, fully adapted to the realities of modern warfare,” a statement said.
“Equipped with a 250 kg warhead, it is engineered to strike fortifications, command posts, and other strategic targets dozens of kilometers deep behind enemy lines.”⠀Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence is understood to have already procured the first experimental batch, marking a major advancement in capabilities.
Pilots are also training with the new weapon, practising combat scenarios.
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The weapon was designed with high-precision targeting and compatibility with current Ukrainian aircraft and systems, a Brave1 source told Business Insider.
It is able to be launched from Ukraine’s prized F-16 and Mirage jets.
“Vyrivniuvach” also has modern guidance algorithms that promote better targeting and accuracy.
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“Soon, the Ukrainian glide bombs will be striking enemy targets,” Brave1 warned.
The guided aerial bomb (GAB) is a bomb equipped with targeting and aerodynamic control systems that allow for long-range, accurate strikes while the firing aircraft remains safe away from enemy lines.
Ukrainian authorities have remained tight-lipped about the development of this one, and details about its range remain unconfirmed.
For context, ranges vary significantly based on launch altitude and speed, from a few miles to 100 miles.
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov debuted the “Vyrivniuvach”, hailing it as a Ukrainian innovation with a third of the cost of its US counterparts.
“Ukraine’s guided aerial bomb will soon be striking enemy targets,” he said.
“We are scaling solutions that extend strike range, enhance precision, and change the rules of modern warfare.”
Fedorov also warned that Ukraine is focused on developing more home-grown weapons to fight back the Russian invasion.
He said: “Ukraine is shifting from importing individual solutions to building indigenous high-tech weapons that systematically enhance the capabilities of the Defence Forces and provide technological superiority on the battlefield.”
The push to the “Ukrainization” of weapons production comes after years of delays of Western aid that have majorly hurt the country’s chances to defend itself.
The domestic production of weapons has transformed into a multi-billion dollar enterprise.
Estimates by the Council of Defence Industry show that the volume of domestically produced military equipment and ammunition this year alone stands at $12 billion.
