Vyrivniuvach ready – Ukraine says it has finished development of its first guided glide bomb, “Vyrivniuvach” (Equalizer), after 17 months. Brave1 and DG Industry describe a 250kg, purpose-built weapon with modern guidance algorithms, combat trials completed, and compatibility with
When Ukraine’s pilots rehearse new strike scenarios. the next step is no longer testing in a vacuum—it is getting the weapon into real wartime use.. On Monday. the national platform Brave1 unveiled that Ukraine’s first-ever guided glide bomb is ready for combat deployment after finishing all required trials.
The weapon is called “Vyrivniuvach” in Ukrainian, or “Equalizer” in English.. Brave1 said the bomb was developed over 17 months and is DG Industry-made. built from scratch rather than copied from Western or Soviet systems.. The glide bomb carries a 250kg warhead and is designed to hit targets deep behind enemy lines.
Brave1 describes the Vyrivniuvach as high-precision guided munition with compatibility designed around Ukraine’s existing aircraft and systems.. It can be launched from Ukraine’s F-16 and Mirage jets, though additional certification is needed for use.. The platform also said the bomb uses modern guidance algorithms intended to improve targeting and accuracy.
The Defense Minister. Mykhailo Fedorov. posted that pilots are rehearsing combat scenarios and adapting the new weapon system for real wartime conditions. adding: “Soon. Ukrainian glide bombs will be striking enemy targets.” He also reiterated the 17-month development timeline. the 250 kg warhead weight. and that the design was created specifically for the realities of modern warfare.
Brave1 also framed the Vyrivniuvach as a cheaper option than existing Western systems.. The glide bomb costs approximately three times less than the US-made Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range (JDAM-ER). and is positioned as an alternative to the JDAM-ER kits Ukraine has relied on since receiving them from the US in early 2023.. Brave1 said the new weapon can be deployed regardless of weather conditions or time of day. and that preparation to deploy takes no more than 30 minutes.
The push for homegrown production lands in a wider pattern of how glide bombs are used on both sides.. The source describes Russia and Ukraine as both employing glide bombs during the war. with Russia leaning on them heavily and converting Soviet-era bombs with wings and guidance kits to strike from beyond Ukraine’s air defense reach.. It adds that Russia has built some glide bombs weighing 3,000 kilograms and is expanding production.
Glide bombs are described as difficult to counter because of small radar signatures, short flight times, and non-ballistic trajectories. The account says taking out the launch aircraft is often the priority, while the weapons are typically fired from stand-off ranges out of reach.
Ukrainian reliance on JDAM-ERs has also been tied to ongoing procurement.. The piece notes that earlier this month the US approved a potential sale of additional GBU-62 JDAM-ER precision-guided bombs. with the State Department saying the weapons would improve Ukraine’s ability to respond to current and future threats.
The timeline and the weapon’s stated features connect in a clear sequence: after 17 months of development and “all required trials. ” Brave1 says the Vyrivniuvach is now ready for combat deployment. while Fedorov describes pilots rehearsing and adapting it for real wartime conditions. alongside a plan for regular strike capability that can be prepared in under 30 minutes and used regardless of weather or time of day.
For Ukraine. the Vyrivniuvach is presented as the latest example of building more of the weapons and technology it needs at home instead of relying on partner nations.. Ukrainian companies are described as demonstrating they can build some systems quickly. cheaply. and at scale. with growing attention from Kyiv’s allies and partners as the country seeks to expand its glide-bomb capabilities.
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