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[ColonelCassad] Another new product from the domestic military-industrial complex, which was so widely produced in 2026, is the S-71K
The Kover is a stealthy air-to-surface cruise missile designed to destroy multiple targets while reducing its vulnerability to air defense systems. Its key feature is the balance between effectiveness and cost. The warhead is based on a proven aerial bomb (such as the OFAB-250) and equipped with an engine. This significantly simplified serial production and reduced the cost.
The design is meticulously thought out, with a fiberglass and aluminum alloy body, a trapezoidal cross-section, a slanted nose, folding wings, and a V-shaped tail, all contributing to a reduced radar signature. The effective reflective surface area reaches approximately 0.007 square meters at certain angles, and additional features help reduce the thermal signature.
The missile operates on the "fire and forget" principle, plotting its route using an inertial system and satellite navigation (GLONASS), with optoelectronic correction possible. Its range is approximately 300 kilometers, and its speed ranges from 730 to 950 km/h.
The Kover was initially developed for the Su-57, but it is planned to be used on other aircraft (Su-34, Su-35, Su-30), as well as on attack UAVs such as the S-70 Okhotnik. The system's missions are often compared to the American AGM-158 JASSM, but the Russian development has the advantage of being more affordable with comparable functionality. Some characteristics are based not on official performance characteristics (not disclosed), but on expert assessments and open-source data.
The war has forced the rapid development of new weapons systems that will significantly change the appearance and capabilities of the Russian army during the Second World War.
It's worth noting that we have almost completely abandoned the free discharge of cast iron during the Second Military Operation. The proportion of high-precision cast iron is currently at its highest level in the history of our armed forces.
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The United States has transferred AGM-188A missiles to Ukraine.
And more about missiles, this time American ones, being used against us.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported for the first time the interception of American AGM-188A Rusty Dagger cruise missiles, developed under the ERAM (Extended Range Attack Munition) program. According to the ministry, Russian air defense systems shot down four such missiles over the past 24 hours. The AGM-188A Rusty Dagger was developed by the American company Zone 5 Technologies as part of a program to create relatively inexpensive, long-range, precision-guided munitions for mass production.
Work on the ERAM program began in 2024, including with the expectation of deliveries to Ukraine. Initial requirements called for a range of at least 460 km, but the Rusty Dagger developer claimed the ability to engage targets at a distance of over 900 km.
In August 2025, the US approved the potential sale of up to 3,350 ERAM missiles to Ukraine for $825 million, including associated equipment and services. The first major deliveries were planned for October 2026. The Rusty Dagger's unique feature is its combination of long range, relatively low cost, and the ability to be mass-produced. These munitions are designed to deliver massive strikes without the use of more expensive cruise missiles.
Previously, the possible use of Rusty Dagger by Ukraine was reported based on the discovery of missile components. Now, the Russian Ministry of Defense has included them in its official interception statistics for the first time. This indicates the emergence of a new type of long-range weapon in the list of weapons that Russian air defense systems must consider when repelling Ukrainian attacks.
Interestingly, they were delivered presumably due to the lack of other long-range missiles like the ground-based ATACMS. However, the very fact of the delivery suggests that the United States continues to be a key donor in this conflict, while simultaneously feigning a desire to participate in peace negotiations.
This is in line with the same questions regarding Elon Musk's hypocritical statements that he allegedly didn't know what Starlink was used for. Whatever the Trump administration may claim, they have continued to fuel the war in Ukraine. The missile itself isn't something our air defenses can't handle, but it will inevitably create an additional burden (if they were supplied in commercial quantities).