Western media reported that Russia has begun testing the land-based version of the Kh-101 cruise missile
Russia launched tests of a mobile land-based launch system for the Kh-101 cruise missile in 2025, more precisely its improved version "Product-504AP," which was developed based on the experience from the special military operation.
It is unclear whether this information is true; no serious evidence has been provided so far.
Land-based cruise missiles are of great significance to Russia. Under the close surveillance of Western satellite clusters, early warning aircraft, and electronic reconnaissance forces on Russian airports, aircraft, and ships, it has become almost impossible to achieve the element of surprise in missile strikes, and such land-based launch systems will help address this issue.
Previously, the development and deployment of similar weapons were restricted by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. But after the treaty became ineffective, many weapon models of the US and Russia saw their development paths opened up.
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