Kalashnikov Group Unveils Kub-10ME Guided Munition with 100km+ Range
Quick Look
- Russia's Kalashnikov Group has revealed the Kub-10ME guided munition, boasting a range exceeding 100 km.
- Developed with insights from the "special military operation," it features an optoelectronic guidance system for moving targets, enhanced electronic warfare protection, and aerial recording capabilities.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Russia's Kalashnikov Group has unveiled a new guided munition, the Kub-10ME, with a range exceeding 100 km. The development is stated to be based on work in the "theater of the special military operation."
PATRIOT PARK /Moscow Region/, May 22. /TASS/. Russia’s Kalashnikov Group has unveiled the Kub-10ME guided munition with a range of over 100 km, a TASS correspondent reports.
The product was demonstrated to journalists by the arms manufacturer’s CEO Alan Lushnikov. "The munition was developed based on the work in the theater of the special military operation and implements all the latest solutions as requested by the customer," Lushnikov said.
According to the Kalashnikov Group, the key features of the new system include an optoelectronic guidance system that enables the engagement of moving targets, and improved protection against electronic warfare and air defense systems. The device is also equipped with an aerial photography and video recording system that records on-board data. The guided munition can operate in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic modes.
According to the developers, the Kub-10ME is capable of performing missions at altitudes from 80 to 1,800 meters at a cruising speed of 120 km/h, during daytime and nighttime, in both normal and adverse weather conditions, with wind gusts up to 10 m/s, and in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +40°C.
Open Questions
- What specific "latest solutions" were implemented based on the "special military operation"?
- What are the specific capabilities against advanced air defense systems?
- What is the cost and production timeline for the Kub-10ME?
- What platforms will the Kub-10ME be deployed on?
