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Ukrainian GUR identifies new Russian 'Filin' cruise missile with 3D-printed components

Bottom line

Ukrainian GUR has identified a new Russian 'Filin' cruise missile produced by NPO Molniya, featuring a carbon-fiber/glass body, 3D-printed parts, and a range of up to 1,200 km.

Why it matters

The 'Filin' missile's long range and composite construction suggest Russia is expanding its deep-strike capabilities with more resilient and potentially cost-effective platforms, complicating Ukrainian air defense planning for high-value targets.

Ukrainian intelligence (GUR) has identified a new Russian cruise missile designated ‘Filin’, developed by NPO Molniya. The missile features a carbon-fiber and glass composite body with 3D-printed components, powered by an R500 turbojet engine. It has a reported range of 1,200 km and a cruise speed of 800 km/h, capable of ultra-low altitude flight. Ukrainian sources indicate it has been in use since late summer 2026. This represents a shift towards more advanced, potentially cheaper-to-produce air-launched cruise missiles using additive manufacturing techniques.

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Evidence — 2 independent origins

  • Telegram channel, Russian side:Мир сегодня с Юрий Подолякаsource Corigin t.mearchive
    Original text (excerpt)

    Противник сообщает, что ВС РФ начали наносить удары по Украине новой крылатой ракетой «Филин» она способна преодолевать расстояние до 1200 км, разгоняется до 800 км/ч и может двигаться на сверхнизких высотах. А минусы будут? Быть добру.

  • Telegram channel:Історія_Зброї (Istoria Zbroi)source Corigin t.mearchive
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    Росія застосовує проти України нову крилату ракету «Філін», яка, за заявленими характеристиками, може розвивати до 800 км/год і долати до 1 200 км. За даними ГУР, її почали використовувати наприкінці літа 2026 року. Виробником є НВО «Молнія», що входить до корпорації «Тактичне ра

NamedFilinNPO MolniyaR500S-71K KoverTopicsmissilescomponentsmanufacturing

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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Ukrainian GUR identifies new Russian 'Filin' cruise missile with 3D-printed components. Hetzner OSINT, 22 October 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-22--ukrainian-gur-identifies-new-russian-filin-cruise-missile-with-3d-prin/

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  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-10-22--ukrainian-gur-identifies-new-russian-filin-cruise-missile-with-3d-prin/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C1}
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