Ukraine scales up production of Neptune missiles, improves them for long-range strikes – DM Umerov
In Ukraine, mass production of R-360 Neptune cruise missiles with improvements for hitting targets at longer distances was scaled up, announced the Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov after a meeting with Ukrainian manufacturers of missile weapons.
The parties discussed plans for 2025, key areas of cooperation and development of the industry.
"Today we are increasing the production of Ukrainian missiles. The first 100 missiles of this year have already been produced," Umerov stated.
New drone missiles are also being developed, in particular Palianytsia, which is "an example of successful cooperation between the state and the private sector." According to the minister, Ukraine is also working in this direction with foreign partners.
What is known about the Neptune missile?
This is a ground-based subsonic anti-ship cruise missile. It is being developed by the Luch design bureau.
The Neptune missile is 5.05 meters long and weighs 870 kg. It is capable of hitting ships with a displacement of up to 5,000 tons at a distance of up to 280 km. The latest modification of 2023 allows this missile to hit not only ships, but also ground targets.
This missile is actively used in the Russo-Ukrainian war. In April 2022, two Neptune missiles managed to sink the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation, the cruiser Moskva. In March 2024, this missile hit the landing ship Konstantin Olshansky, based in the occupied Crimea.
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