Ukraine's Trembita missile project aims to rival Western tech
Ukrainians are developing a project related to the Trembita missile family as part of a broader strategy to become independent from foreign military aid. One of the larger models is expected to have a range capable of reaching 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 400 km/h and cover a distance of 190 km. At the same time, Ukrainians are working on a more advanced model capable of reaching Moscow. Serial production is set to begin after the completion of field tests. 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 defence industry amid uncertainty regarding future foreign aid. It also points out that today, 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 a secret, the price of a single unit is known. A model with approximately a 25 kg warhead is priced at around $15,000, which is a "bargain in the world of missiles," according to the Unian agency's portal.
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 1,000 km and can reach speeds of 200 km/h. Their take-off mass is dozens of kilograms. The Ukrainian arsenal also includes the Sokół-300 drone, which has been developed since 2022 and can reach targets up to 3,300 km away. Its wingspan reaches 14 metres, while its fuselage can accommodate an explosive payload weighing 300 kg.
