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Business Insider
an hour ago
- Politics
- Business Insider
A new giant Ukrainian cruise missile is rumored to carry a 1,000-kg warhead for strikes 1,800 miles deep inside Russia
Ukraine has started making a new cruise missile said to be capable of carrying a 1,000 kg warhead with a range of 1,800 miles, according to its defense minister. Denys Shmyhal, who was appointed as defense minister in July, said at a public event on Monday that serial production of the missile, dubbed the Flamingo, had begun. The minister declined to discuss the missile further, saying that more details would be disclosed "when the right time comes." But his announcement comes a day after other sources in Ukraine reported on its specifications. Efrem Lukatsky, an Associated Press photographer, published an image on Monday of a large missile that he identified as the Flamingo. Lukatsky's Facebook post said the photo was taken on Thursday at a workshop run by Fire Point, a Ukrainian defense company. He also wrote that the missile had a range of 3,000 kilometers, or roughly 1,800 miles. After Lukatsky's Facebook post, the Ukrainian newspaper Mirror of the Week uploaded a video on Monday of what appears to be the missile being launched from an open field. In the clip, the Flamingo is seen rail-mounted on a canted platform before it is fired. The missile starts climbing upward almost immediately after launch. Mirror of the Week reported that the video depicted a Flamingo missile launched at a Russian target, indicating that the weapon is already being used in combat. In another video from the outlet, the missile is seen with fixed wings, like the Flamingo photographed by Lukatsky. The outlet wrote in a report on Monday that Fire Point said it tested the Flamingo several months ago and that the missile had entered mass production. Mirror of the Week also reported that the missile can carry a maximum payload of 1,150 kg with a range of 1,800 miles. The Flamingo looks a lot like another new missile The Flamingo bears a striking resemblance to the FP-5 produced by Milanion Group, a defense firm headquartered in Abu Dhabi that's been working with Ukraine since at least 2021. That year, the firm signed a memorandum of understanding with a Ukrainian company. Since the full-scale war started, it's also been providing its Alakran mobile mortar system and uncrewed ground vehicles to Kyiv's troops. Milanion Group showcased the FP-5 in February at a defense expo in Abu Dhabi. There, it said the missile is equipped with anti-jamming tech and satellite navigation and can fly for up to four hours at a top cruise speed of 559 mph. The firm also said the FP-5 can carry a payload of up to 1,000 kg and fly 1,800 miles. That capability also means the FP-5 is a gargantuan missile, with a 20-foot wingspan and a take-off weight of 6,000 kg, or 6.6 tons. That kind of size and weight for a cruise missile hasn't typically been seen in modern Western militaries since the early Cold War. By comparison, the US-made Tomahawk cruise missile has a take-off weight of up to 1,600 kg and carries a 450-kg warhead. And Russia's long-range Kh-101 cruise missile, which can fly up to 3,400 miles, has a take-off weight of roughly 2,400 kg. In its brochure on the FP-5, Milanion Group said it could build over 50 of the missiles a month. Despite these similarities, it's still unconfirmed if the Flamingo or the FP-5 are directly related. Milanion Group did not respond to a request for comment about the Flamingo sent by Business Insider outside regular business hours. Ukraine wants a long-range threat A range of 1,800 miles would allow Ukraine to strike deeper into Russia, potentially at military production facilities. A new missile of such devastating power and range means it can potentially threaten Russian hubs for armor, infantry fighting vehicles, drones, and artillery systems in the Ural Mountains, located some 1,000 miles from Ukraine. So far, Kyiv has relied mainly on slower one-way attack drones that resemble Cessna-style aircraft to attack Russian oil refineries and manufacturing plants in the Moscow area and beyond. The distance between Kyiv and Moscow, for example, is just 450 miles. Ukrainian kamikaze "drones" aka converted Ukrainian-produced Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat light aircraft. These drones can reportedly deliver 300kg warheads at a range around 2000 - 3000 km. It's believed that similar drones were recently used to hit a Shahed drone manufacturing… — Saint Javelin (@saintjavelin) April 4, 2024 Yelabuga, a special economic zone where Russia is believed to be manufacturing its version of the Shahed drone, is also roughly 800 miles from Ukraine. Ukraine has shown before that it can locally manufacture cruise missiles while at war. Its homemade anti-ship missile, the Neptune, is a subsonic truck-launched weapon that was used to sink the Moskva, the flagship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Flamingo, Ukraine's 3,000km-range game changer missile which can hit deep inside Russia enters production as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump
Synopsis Ukraine unveiled its new long-range cruise missile, the Flamingo. This happened after talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. The missile has a range of 3,000km. It can strike targets deep inside adversary territory. The Flamingo is similar to the Milanion Group's FP-5. This shows international cooperation in defense technology. The missile is already in mass production. AP Ukrainian-made long-range drones are seen at one of the country's leading Fire Point defence company in an undisclosed location in Ukraine, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky) In a development timed closely with international political events, Ukraine quietly released the first images of its new long-range cruise missile, the "Flamingo," right after high-profile talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump and just ahead of a planned meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trump. This carefully timed unveiling could be interpreted as a strategic message in the diplomatic theater surrounding the ongoing Ukraine-Russia August 14, 2025, Ukrainian photographer Efrem Lukatsky, working with the Associated Press, captured and published the first documented images of the missile. The photographs were taken inside a facility belonging to the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point, reportedly at an undisclosed location within Ukraine. Lukatsky states that this missile has already entered serial (mass) production, marking a notable step forward in Ukraine's domestic missile development efforts. While Ukrainian authorities have not released official technical details, reliable reporting and visual analysis indicate that the Flamingo missile is designed for strategic strikes at ranges of up to 3,000km. These features were cross-referenced and appear to align closely with the FP-5 cruise missile earlier showcased by the UK-based Milanion Group at the IDEX-2025 defense exhibition. Analysts draw parallels based on both appearance and reported FP-5 features a 1,000-kilogram warhead, a maximum range of 3,000 kilometers, and a launch weight of around six tons. It has a six-meter wingspan, can reach speeds up to 900 kilometers per hour, and uses a sophisticated combined guidance system, including satellite navigation resistant to electronic warfare. Experts believe the Flamingo may have similar parameters, though formal confirmation from Ukrainian sources is still pending. Strategic context Ukraine has invested heavily in missile technology amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia. Previous successes included the Neptune anti-ship missile—in service since 2020 and credited with the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva in April 2022—and the Grim-2 (Hrim-2) tactical ballistic missile with a 500km range. The Flamingo, with its 3,000km strike capability, stands to dramatically enhance Ukraine's ability to target assets deep inside adversary territory, including the entirety of western Russia and beyond. The Flamingo's emergence demonstrates not only Ukraine's ability to innovate domestically under wartime conditions, but also the indirect impact of Western technology transfer and industrial collaboration. The similarity to Milanion Group's FP-5 underscores international cooperation, even when states such as Germany and others decline to directly supply long-range missiles.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Flamingo, Ukraine's 3,000km-range game changer missile which can hit deep inside Russia enters production as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump
In a development timed closely with international political events, Ukraine quietly released the first images of its new long-range cruise missile , the " Flamingo ," right after high-profile talks between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump and just ahead of a planned meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trump. This carefully timed unveiling could be interpreted as a strategic message in the diplomatic theater surrounding the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. On August 14, 2025, Ukrainian photographer Efrem Lukatsky, working with the Associated Press, captured and published the first documented images of the missile. The photographs were taken inside a facility belonging to the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point, reportedly at an undisclosed location within Ukraine. Lukatsky states that this missile has already entered serial (mass) production, marking a notable step forward in Ukraine's domestic missile development efforts. Technical specifications While Ukrainian authorities have not released official technical details, reliable reporting and visual analysis indicate that the Flamingo missile is designed for strategic strikes at ranges of up to 3,000km. These features were cross-referenced and appear to align closely with the FP-5 cruise missile earlier showcased by the UK-based Milanion Group at the IDEX-2025 defense exhibition. Analysts draw parallels based on both appearance and reported capabilities. The FP-5 features a 1,000-kilogram warhead, a maximum range of 3,000 kilometers, and a launch weight of around six tons. It has a six-meter wingspan, can reach speeds up to 900 kilometers per hour, and uses a sophisticated combined guidance system, including satellite navigation resistant to electronic warfare. Experts believe the Flamingo may have similar parameters, though formal confirmation from Ukrainian sources is still pending. Live Events Strategic context Ukraine has invested heavily in missile technology amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia. Previous successes included the Neptune anti-ship missile—in service since 2020 and credited with the sinking of the Russian cruiser Moskva in April 2022—and the Grim-2 (Hrim-2) tactical ballistic missile with a 500km range. The Flamingo, with its 3,000km strike capability, stands to dramatically enhance Ukraine's ability to target assets deep inside adversary territory, including the entirety of western Russia and beyond. The Flamingo's emergence demonstrates not only Ukraine's ability to innovate domestically under wartime conditions, but also the indirect impact of Western technology transfer and industrial collaboration. The similarity to Milanion Group's FP-5 underscores international cooperation, even when states such as Germany and others decline to directly supply long-range missiles.
Zawya
20-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
IDEX 2025 - Milanion Group reports surge in interest for newly debuted FP-5 and MAGIA UAV systems for air superiority
Abu Dhabi, UAE – On the third day of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) 2025, Milanion Group has reported a significant spike in demand for its newly debuted FP-5 Ground Launched Cruise Missile and MAGIA Decentralised Swarm Intelligence systems. International delegations are showing keen interest in these cutting-edge solutions, showcased for the first time, which are designed to enhance offensive and defensive air superiority amid growing geopolitical tensions. The FP-5 is an advanced ground-launched cruise missile system providing long-range missile deployment capabilities. The system has an operating range of up to 3,000 km and a flight altitude of up to 5km to deliver specified payloads of up to 1,000kg, to engage ground targets with fixed topographical coordinates. The state-of-the-art UAV system is effective day and night and in the presence of active radio interference, delivering unparalleled air superiority while transforming strategic capabilities in long-range missile deployment. MAGIA is a cutting-edge decentralised swarm intelligence solution that enables dynamic collaboration between high-density multirotor and/or fixed-wing uncrewed platforms. Leveraging bio-inspired swarm behaviours and human-machine teaming, MAGIA shortens the OODA (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) cycle on the battlefield. Its self-healing swarming system and multi-spectrum combat mass generation capabilities make it a game-changer in modern warfare. The MAGIA swarming system can carry a distributed set of payloads for ISR, EW and kinetic attack-based air launched effects (ALE). The swarm has an endurance starting from one hour to up to three hours (depending on the UAV in use) over the region of interest. "Today's geopolitical landscape demands innovative solutions that can adapt to rapidly changing environments and provide a decisive edge," said Mitesh Purohit, VP Global Sales Milanion Group. "Our commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that these products will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of defence technology." -Ends- About Milanion Milanion is an integrated technology company that supports the challenges of the modern battlefield, with in-demand, in-service and battle-ready products for the tri-service defence and security sectors. The company develops, manufactures, and brings to market, advanced systems engineered to provide highly mobile, automated solutions, designed to support multi-mission capabilities through manned, autonomous, or remote operation. Equipped with intelligent communication and control systems for land, maritime and air use our product portfolio boasts sophisticated, modular 'plug and play' systems designed to provide platform agnostic solutions that are affordable, simple to operate, provide interoperability with a range of systems and easily configured to mission requirement. Group Website: LinkedIn: YouTube: For Media Inquiries: Sat Singh | E: press@
Zawya
18-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
IDEX 2025 – Milanion signs contract with Republikorp to supply Indonesian navy with 20m USV conversions
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The partnership has undertaken a commitment to deliver an initial five 20m unmanned surface vessels (USVs) by integrating Milanions Advanced Autonomous Conversion Kit. The joint team will work closely with a local Indonesian shipyard that has been tasked with designing, building and supplying the boats, as per customer specifications, to tailor and integrate the sophisticated conversion kit solution to meet customer requirements. The agreement was signed by Davinder Dogra, CEO of Milanion Group, and Norman Joesoef, CEO of Republikorp at IDEX 2025, held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, where Milanion are showcasing a range of sophisticated defence and security solutions (Hall 14 on stand B-32). Under the newly inked agreement, both companies commit to expand their collaboration and establish a framework for exploring potential opportunities in Indonesia for highly mobile, sophisticated solutions, tailored to local operational requirements. Milanion CEO, Davinder Dogra said, 'This collaboration is a testament to the complementary strengths of our two companies and our evolving relationship will unlock opportunities in the tri-service maritime, land and air domains. We are confident that we can create new and innovative solutions that will enhance customer capabilities based on local requirements.' -Ends- About Milanion Milanion is an integrated technology company that supports the challenges of the modern battlefield, with in-demand, in-service and battle-ready products for the tri-service defence and security sectors. The company develops, manufactures, and brings to market, advanced systems engineered to provide highly mobile, automated solutions, designed to support multi-mission capabilities through manned, autonomous, or remote operation. Equipped with intelligent communication and control systems for land, maritime and air use our product portfolio boasts sophisticated, modular 'plug and play' systems designed to provide platform agnostic solutions that are affordable, simple to operate, provide interoperability with a range of systems and easily configured to mission requirement. Group Website: LinkedIn: be: For Media Inquiries: Sat Singh | E: press@
