Ukraine Develops Low-Cost Trembita Missile with Potential to Reach Moscow

The domestically produced missile is part of Kyiv's push for self-reliance in defense technology as Western military aid faces uncertainty.

The Trembita missile, named after a Ukrainian alpine horn, uses a $200 pulsejet engine inspired by the German V-1 bomb and has a range of up to 125 miles, with plans for an extended-range version to reach Moscow.
The missile is designed to be cost-effective, with the decoy version priced at $3,000 and the fully equipped model costing $15,000, significantly cheaper than Western alternatives.
Ukraine aims to ramp up domestic missile production, including the Trembita, to reduce reliance on foreign aid and counter Russian advances on the battlefield.
Serial production of the Trembita is expected to begin after final testing, but experts estimate it will take at least a year to produce missiles in quantities that could pose a significant threat to Russia.
The missile program operates under tight secrecy, with production dispersed across hidden locations to avoid Russian attacks, as Kyiv anticipates potential challenges from shifting Western support and ceasefire negotiations.