NextFin news, On Monday, September 22, 2025, Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) revealed comprehensive data on the Russian UMPB D-30SN guided glide bomb, emphasizing its capability to strike targets up to 100 kilometers away.
The D-30SN is a precision-guided aerial bomb, comparable in warhead size to the Soviet FAB-250, equipped with a Smart autopilot module and a satellite navigation system featuring adaptive antennas (CRPA "Kometa-M8") designed to resist electronic warfare.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, at least 36 companies contribute to the production of the D-30SN system. While many of these firms are already subject to Western sanctions, several remain outside current restrictions, allowing continued access to foreign components, technology, and equipment.
The bomb can be deployed from various Russian platforms, including fighter aircraft such as the Su-34, Su-30SM, Su-35, and Su-24, as well as the S-70 Okhotnik heavy drone. Additionally, it may be launched from ground-based systems like the 300-millimeter Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system when fitted with a booster.
The patent for the D-30SN is held by the Russian state-owned Tactical Missile Armaments company, with production managed by the Granit-Electron consortium. Ukrainian intelligence highlighted the presence of over one hundred foreign components within Russian drones and missiles, underscoring the need to tighten sanctions.
The glide bomb's 100 km range is achieved when released from altitudes between 12 and 15 kilometers, enabling long-distance precision strikes. This capability enhances Russia's aerial strike options amid ongoing conflict.
These revelations come amid ongoing efforts by Ukraine and its allies to monitor and counter Russian military technology advancements. The detailed breakdown of the D-30SN's manufacturing and component sourcing provides critical insight into Russia's weapons supply chains and potential vulnerabilities.
Sources for this report include the Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), the War&Sanctions portal, and multiple defense analysis outlets reporting on September 22, 2025.
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