Ukraine's MoD unveils new guided munition with 800-meter release altitude
Photo: Firefly guided munition (Ukraine's Ministry of Defense)
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has developed and successfully tested a new class of guided munitions called Firefly. The cutting-edge weapon is expected to enter serial production in the near future.
Firefly's features and effectiveness
Firefly munitions are designed to strike some of the most challenging targets, including enemy bunkers, fortifications, and other protected positions. The system was tested on Ukraine's main bomber drones, where it demonstrated high effectiveness.
Key features and advantages include:
- Operating at altitudes of up to 800 meters.
- After release, the munition independently calculates and adjusts its flight path to the target.
- Maintains high accuracy even in the presence of enemy electronic warfare (EW) systems.
- Enables the destruction of enemy positions from a safe stand-off distance for the carrier platform.
Technology transfer to private manufacturers
The path to mass production of Firefly was opened by Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1310, adopted on October 13, 2025. The document allows the Ministry of Defense to transfer technology usage rights to private defense companies.
As a result, manufacturers and innovators within the Brave1 platform can now help scale up production of the munitions and integrate the ready-made technology into their own manufacturing processes.
As previously reported, the Ukrainian military is set to receive more than 22,000 new ground robotic systems for various missions. Since the beginning of 2026, procurement volumes have already nearly doubled the total purchased throughout the entire previous year.
