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Ukraine Is Building Its Own Powerful 'Equalizer' Bomb

Ukraine has started making a new, home-built guided bomb that works with their fighter jets, helping them rely less on weapons from other countries.


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A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet during a training flight.

By John Doe
Reporting from Ukraine
Aug. 21, 2026, 10:49 a.m. - 6 hours ago

Ukraine is working on a new weapon to help in their fight. It is called the 'Vyrivnyuvach,' which means 'Equalizer.' It is a type of 'glide bomb.' This is a bomb that can be dropped from an airplane and then steer itself toward a target.

Here is what you need to know about it:

* **It fits their planes:** The bomb can be used on several types of fighter jets that Ukraine already owns. This includes the MiG-29, the Su-24, and the Su-27.

* **Built at home:** A big part of this project is about independence. About 90% of the parts used to build these bombs are made inside Ukraine or come from Western countries. This helps Ukraine stop relying so much on weapons sent to them by other nations.

* **It’s becoming real:** Reports show that Ukraine has already started making these bombs in large numbers. This means they are ready to put them to work on the battlefield.

* **New tech:** Some reports also mention a similar project called 'Firefly,' which is another type of guided munition. These weapons show that Ukraine is getting better at building its own high-tech gear to defend itself.

By making these bombs at home, Ukraine is trying to make sure they have a steady supply of weapons that are designed to work perfectly with the planes they fly every day.

Source: Defense Express



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