The Russian military has continued to actively replenish its inventory of Iskander-M operational-tactical missile methods. Procurement paperwork obtained by Militarnyi, a Ukrainian military-themed information outlet, reveal the size of missile deliveries deliberate for 2024-2025.

Supply: Militarnyi, primarily based on procurement paperwork; Kyiv Scientific Analysis Institute of Forensic Examinations (KNDISE)

Particulars: Analysis by the Kyiv Scientific Analysis Institute of Forensic Examinations (KNDISE) has additionally confirmed using at the least seven forms of ballistic missiles geared up with varied warheads.

Beneath are the principle missile fashions, the variety of objects ordered for the required interval, and their specs:

• 9M723-1F2 – over 770 objects (approx. US$2.4 million every). This model options an upgraded detonation and fragmentation system that improves effectiveness towards space targets.
• 9M723-1F1 – 59 objects (approx. US$3 million every). The essential model of the missile; it’s geared up with a penetrating high-explosive warhead and metal components meant to focus on personnel and gear.
• 9M723-1F3 – 217 objects (approx. US$2.3-2.9 million every, relying on yr of procurement). This model additionally has a penetrating high-explosive warhead and an up to date shell design.
• 9M723-1K5 – 185 objects (approx. US$3 million every). A modification with a cluster warhead designed to strike huge areas, personnel in open terrain and flippantly armoured automobiles.

As well as, in line with KNDISE analytical knowledge, the Iskander-M arsenal additionally consists of the next missiles:

• 9M723-1B – a model with a particular AA106-type warhead. It has commonplace collection dimensions (7.2 m size and three.8 t launch mass) and a diminished warhead weight of about 410 kg.
• 9M723-1F – thought of an early modification of the bottom 9M723-1F1 model. It’s a refined mannequin tailored to trendy manufacturing necessities and fight duties.
• 9M723-1F4 – the newest model with enhanced fragmentation-high-explosive warhead traits. It reportedly options an up to date shell design and improved detonation mechanism to extend effectiveness towards space and fortified targets. The technical parameters stay commonplace, although the warhead might include a modified explosive composition.

Background: Militarnyi beforehand reported that Atesh partisans obtained knowledge on the manufacturing of elements for Iskander and Kalibr missiles in Kazan.

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