Ukraine Develops First Homegrown Guided Glide Bomb

Ukraine has successfully developed its first-ever guided glide bomb, named "Vyrivniuvach," offering a much cheaper homegrown alternative to US-made JDAMs. This marks a significant advancement in the country's defense capabilities.

18 May, 14:49 — 18 May, 17:46

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This development is significant as it enhances Ukraine's self-sufficiency in defense production, reducing reliance on foreign aid for critical munitions. It provides a cost-effective solution to counter Russia's extensive use of glide bombs, potentially shifting the dynamics on the battlefield and strengthening Ukraine's long-term defense capabilities.

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Ukraine has developed its first domestically produced guided glide bomb.
The new glide bomb is ready for combat deployment.
The development aims to provide a cheaper alternative to foreign-made munitions like US JDAMs.
The bomb has a 250 kg warhead.

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Ukraine's new glide bomb is named 'Vyrivniuvach'.

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The new glide bomb has a 250 kg warhead.

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The bomb is a cheaper alternative to US-made JDAMs.

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The name of the new glide bomb, 'Vyrivniuvach'

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Business InsiderMostly Factual7d ago

Ukraine built its first-ever guided glide bomb, 'Vyrivniuvach,' as a much cheaper homegrown alternative to US-made JDAMs

Ukraine has built its first homegrown glide bomb, which is now ready for combat. Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Ukraine revealed its first domestically made glide bomb, announcing it's ready for combat deployment. The bomb, called Vyrivniuvach, is cheaper than US and Western options, an industry source said. The glide bomb adds an inexpensive, precise, and long-range weapon to Ukraine's arsenal. Ukraine has built its first-ever glide bomb after almost a year and a half of development. The n...

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kyiv-independentMostly Factual7d ago

Ukraine reveals its first glide bomb — here's why that's a big deal - The Kyiv Independent

Ukraine reveals its first glide bomb — here's why that's a big deal The Kyiv Independent

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Ukraine reveals its first glide bomb — here's why that's a big deal - The Kyiv Independent

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VIDEO Ukrajina razvila svoju prvu kliznu bombu

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Ukraine built its first-ever guided glide bomb, 'Vyrivniuvach,' as a much cheaper homegrown alternative to US-made JDAMs

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Announcement and ReadinessMay 18, 2026

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense announced the development of its first homegrown glide bomb and declared it ready for combat.

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Ukraine built its first-ever guided glide bomb, 'Vyrivniuvach,' as a much cheaper homegrown alternative to US-made JDAMs

Ukraine reveals its first glide bomb — here's why that's a big deal - The Kyiv Independent

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Ukraine reveals its first glide bomb — here's why that's a big deal - The Kyiv Independent

VIDEO Ukrajina razvila svoju prvu kliznu bombu

Ukraine built its first-ever guided glide bomb, 'Vyrivniuvach,' as a much cheaper homegrown alternative to US-made JDAMs

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