Ukraine's missile ambitions: Trembita's strike reach to Moscow
Ukrainians are developing a project as part of a broader strategy to become independent from foreign military aid. This involves the Trembita missile family, one of whose larger models is expected to have a range capable of striking Moscow.
Ukraine is advancing its rocket technology, focusing on the Trembita project. This project aims to create a missile capable of reaching Moscow. According to The Economist, Trembita is a modern version of the pulse jet engine used in the German Fieseler Fi-103 (V-1) bomb in 1944.
A new era for the Ukrainian rocket industry
The basic version of the new missile is expected to reach speeds of up to 250 mph and cover a distance of 120 miles. Meanwhile, Ukrainians are working on a more advanced model capable of reaching Moscow. After the completion of field tests, serial production is set to begin. The Economist adds that the development of this project took just a year and a half.
Challenges and perspectives
The Ukrainian news agency Unian notes that Ukraine is focusing on developing its own defense industry amid uncertainty regarding future foreign aid. It also points out that Ukrainians are producing ammunition, among other things, in underground bunkers to protect themselves from Russian attacks.
Cooperation with Western partners, such as Denmark and the United Kingdom, also remains crucial for Ukraine. Thanks to this, the industry can scale production. Missile production in Ukraine could be significantly cheaper than in Western Europe.
The future of the Trembita project
Ukraine needs at least a year to produce missiles in quantities that could pose a real threat to Russia. Although many details about the new Trembita missile family remain secret, the price of a single unit is known. According to the Unian agency's portal, a model with approximately a 55-pound warhead costs around $15,000, a "bargain in the world of missiles."
It should also be mentioned that Ukrainians already possess weapons with a range that allows them to target Moscow. These are mainly drones, including unmanned Bobr drones, which have a range of about 620 miles and can reach speeds of 125 mph. Their take-off mass is dozens of pounds. The Ukrainian arsenal also includes the Sokół-300 drone, developed in 2022, which can reach targets up to 2,050 miles away. Its wingspan reaches 46 feet, while its fuselage can accommodate an explosive payload weighing 660 pounds.
