Smolensk Aircraft Plant buys components for guided bomb kits

Expansion of production base for guided weapons

The Russian Federation has likely involved another aviation industry enterprise in the production of components for guided aerial bombs. According to data obtained by the Centre for Defence Reform, this refers to the Smolensk Aircraft Plant. The company previously manufactured Kh-59 and Kh-101 missiles.

Financial scale of purchases

The analytical organisation found that the plant is purchasing components necessary for creating UMPC kits. These devices allow ordinary unguided aerial bombs to be converted into guided ones. According to experts' calculations, the enterprise spent approximately $42 million on acquiring the relevant parts in 2025.

Production prospects

Such significant financial expenditures may indicate that Russia is preparing to further increase the volume of guided aerial bomb production. Meanwhile, as analysts note, the fact of making purchases does not provide precise grounds for determining the specific production indicators the enterprise plans to achieve.