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Ukraine Unveils 'Flamingo' 3,000-Kilometer Cruise Missile, Targets Rapid Mass Production

Kyiv is turning to homegrown long-range weapons to offset restrictions on Western systems.

Arbeiter inspizieren Flamingo-Marschflugkörper in der geheimen Fabrik von Fire Point.
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Overview

  • Manufacturer Fire Point says output will scale from roughly one missile per day to more than 200 per month, totaling about 2,500 per year by the end of 2025.
  • Reported specifications cite a payload of around 1,150 kilograms with a combat load exceeding one metric ton and a claimed range that would put deep Russian targets at risk.
  • Ukrainian leaders have touted Flamingo as a powerful addition and indicated more missiles are expected by December, while independent confirmation of performance remains lacking.
  • Separately, Ukraine presented an upgraded Neptun cruise missile with a stated range of about 966 to 1,000 kilometers, according to state channels.
  • Germany has said it will finance production of long-range weapons in Ukraine, though reporting does not confirm any specific tie to the Flamingo program.