Russia Mass Produces Banderole Cruise Missile
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Russia has started mass producing its low-cost Banderole cruise missile, which is used against Ukraine as a decoy or to hit lightly defended targets. The missile is built with foreign dual-use components and costs about one-tenth of a standard Russian cruise missile. Production is estimated to be around ten missiles per day.
Why it matters
The mass production of the Banderole cruise missile signifies Russia's efforts to bolster its weaponry with cost-effective solutions, potentially impacting the balance of power in the conflict with Ukraine. This development also highlights the use of foreign dual-use components in Russian military production.
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