Kalashnikov Concern has produced a batch of KUB-E loitering munitions under an export contract for an overseas client. The delivery comes from an ongoing production line based on previously validated manufacturing processes, the company reported.
The KUB-E completed final testing and certification in 2021, confirming its stated tactical and technical specifications. In 2022, its design and control systems were validated under real operational conditions in the special military operation zone, generating operational performance data. Serial production and deliveries to clients, including exports, commenced that same year.
Kalashnikov’s production model allows simultaneous fulfillment of domestic and export contracts. Capacity allocation prioritizes state defense orders, ensuring that export production does not affect delivery schedules for Russian clients.
The KUB-E is designed to engage unarmored single and clustered ground targets. It can operate in both day and night conditions with wind gusts up to 22 mph (10 m/s). The control system provides real-time command transmission, allowing operators to maintain full control throughout the munition’s flight to the target.
The system features low acoustic signature and rapid deployment. It supports group launches from a single ground control station, enhancing target engagement density. Its architecture is optimized to shorten the detection-to-engagement cycle.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| System type | KUB-E loitering munition |
| Flight altitude | 150–1000 m (500–3,280 ft) |
| Operational range | Up to 25 km (15.5 mi) |
| Cruise speed | 80–130 km/h (50–81 mph) |
| Endurance | Up to 30 min |
| Dimensions | 1210 × 950 × 165 mm (47.6 × 37.4 × 6.5 in) |
| Maximum takeoff weight | ≤8 kg (17.6 lb) |
| Guidance | GPS/coordinate-based |
| Warhead type | Fragmentation-high explosive (HE) |
| Deployment time | Up to 30 min |
| Pack-up time | Up to 10 min |
The system includes guided carriers, fragmentation-high explosive warheads, battery packs, a ground control station, standardized launch equipment, and a charging station. It was developed and manufactured by NPO “Izhevsk Unmanned Systems” (NPO IzhBS), part of the Kalashnikov Concern, with production based in Izhevsk, Russia.
“Kalashnikov’s production cooperation and capacity enable stable serial production of the KUB-E while fulfilling domestic and export contracts simultaneously,” the company stated.
In recent years, client requirements for loitering munitions have shifted, emphasizing cost-effectiveness, ease of deployment, and scalability. The KUB-E maintains a competitive edge by combining operational performance with reliable serial production.
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