The FT stated that Russia’s missile software upgrades were implemented on two types of missiles: the **Iskander-M**, launched from mobile trucks, and the **Kh-47M2 Kinzhal**, air-launched from MiG-31 aircraft. The Iskander-M has a maximum range of 500 km, while the Kinzhal has a range of 480 km.
Ukrainian officials, representatives from U.S. defense contractors manufacturing these weapons, and Western military experts revealed that Russia recently upgraded both missiles to deviate from typical ballistic trajectories, perform sharp final descents, or execute evasive maneuvers in the final phase to confuse the Patriot system, making interceptions more difficult.
A Ukrainian official with a bureaucratic background stated, “This upgrade is a game-changer for Russia.”
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