Kalashnikov unveils Kub-10ME guided munition with range of over 100 km

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · May 22, 2026 · 182 words

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What to know about Kalashnikov unveils Kub-10ME guided munition with range of over 100 km

Russia's Kalashnikov Group has introduced the Kub-10ME guided munition, which features a range exceeding 100 km and optoelectronic guidance. The system is designed to operate in various weather conditions and altitudes, incorporating feedback from the ongoing special military operation.

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What happened

Russia’s Kalashnikov Group has unveiled the Kub-10ME guided munition with a range of over 100 km, a TASS correspondent reports.

Why it matters

The product was demonstrated to journalists by the arms manufacturer’s CEO Alan Lushnikov.

Common ground

"The munition was developed based on the work in the theater of the special military operation and implements all the latest solutions as requested by the customer," Lushnikov said.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the Kub-10ME guided munition with a range of over 100 km”

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The claim is directly confirmed by Wikipedia and corroborated by TASS and other news reports stating the range exceeds 100 km.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kub-BLA (in Russian: Куб-БЛА, also advertised as Kub-UAV) is a Russian high-precision unmanned aerial vehicle and loitering munition developed by the Russian company ZALA Aero Group (part of Kalashnik…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZALA_Kub-BLA

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web search NEUTRAL — Russia’s Kalashnikov Group has unveiled the Kub-10ME guided munition with a range of over 100 km, a TASS correspondent reports. The product was demonstrated to journalists by the arms manufacturer’s C…
https://tass.com/defense/2135069

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web search NEUTRAL — Russia’s Kalashnikov Group on February 25 unveiled a brand new loitering munition with a range exceeding 100 kilometers. “The Kalashnikov Group is the first in Russia to develop the Kub-10ME tactical …
https://southfront.press/kalashnikov-unveils-kub-10me-long-r…

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Claim 2: “The guided munition can operate in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic modes”

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The specific detail regarding manual, semi-automatic, and automatic modes is only explicitly mentioned in the TASS report.

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web search NEUTRAL — The guided munition can operate in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic modes. According to the developers, the Kub-10ME is capable of performing missions at altitudes from 80 to 1,800 meters at a cr…
https://tass.com/defense/2135069

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web search NEUTRAL — The KUB-10ME falls within the tactical loitering munition class, featuring an advanced guidance architecture with enhanced resistance to countermeasures.The KUB-10ME continues the evolution of Kalashn…
https://ruavia.su/kub-10me-loitering-munition-extends-operat…

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web search NEUTRAL — According to the group, the KUB-10ME is capable of performing tasks at altitudes from 80 to 1800 meters with a cruising speed of 120 kilometers per hour, during day and night, in simple and complex we…
https://southfront.press/kalashnikov-unveils-kub-10me-long-r…

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Claim 3: “the key features of the new system include an optoelectronic guidance system that enables the engagement of moving targets”

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TASS, Military Affairs, and other web results independently confirm the use of an optoelectronic/electro-optical guidance system for engaging moving targets.

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web search NEUTRAL — According to the arms manufacturer, the key features of the new system include an optoelectronic guidance system that enables the engagement of moving targets, and improved protection against electron…
https://tass.com/defense/2135069

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web search NEUTRAL — Kalashnikov introduces the Kub-10ME tactical drone with a range over 100 km, electro-optical guidance, and enhanced resistance to air defense and EW systems. Kalashnikov Concern has unveiled a new tac…
https://voennoedelo.com/en/posts/id13493-kalashnikov-unveils…

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Claim 4: “The device is also equipped with an aerial photography and video recording system that records on-board data”

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Only the TASS report explicitly mentions the aerial photography and video recording system that records on-board data.

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web search NEUTRAL — The device is also equipped with an aerial photography and video recording system that records on-board data. The guided munition can operate in manual, semi-automatic, and automatic modes. According …
https://tass.com/defense/2135069

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web search NEUTRAL — The KUB-10ME system was developed in a short time based on practical experience from modern conflicts. A key feature of this weapon is its advanced electro-optical guidance system, allowing for effect…
https://baonghean.vn/en/nga-ra-mat-dan-tuan-kich-kub-10me-vo…

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web search NEUTRAL — Kalashnikov introduces the Kub-10ME tactical drone with a range over 100 km, electro-optical guidance, and enhanced resistance to air defense and EW systems.
https://voennoedelo.com/en/posts/id13493-kalashnikov-unveils…

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Claim 5: “The product was demonstrated to journalists by the arms manufacturer’s CEO Alan Lushnikov”

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TASS specifically mentions CEO Alan Lushnikov demonstrating the product to journalists. Other sources mention Lushnikov in interviews but do not explicitly confirm this specific demonstration event.

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web search NEUTRAL — At the time, Kalashnikov CEO Alan Lushnikov said in an interview: “We have developed several new products in the Cube line.The Kub-10E ostensibly builds upon the capabilities of the Kub-BLA, although …
https://www.eurasiantimes.com/russias-nasty-kamikaze-drone-k…

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Claim 6: “at a cruising speed of 120 km/h”

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Although the 'Evidence for claim 8' section was empty, the evidence provided for claim 6 and 7 explicitly contains the text 'cruising speed of 120 km/h' in both the TASS and the Long-Range Loitering Munition reports.

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Claim 7: “improved protection against electronic warfare and air defense systems”

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TASS and Military Affairs both report that the system has improved protection against electronic warfare (EW) and air defense systems.

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web search NEUTRAL — Learn more about KUB Fiber and discover when your address will have access to Knoxville’s only locally-owned fiber internet, tv, and home phone. Income eligible Knox County students could receive free…
https://www.kub.org/

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web search NEUTRAL — A kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) X-ray may be performed to assess the abdominal area for causes of abdominal pain, or to assess the organs and structures of the urinary and/or gastrointestinal (GI)…
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-t…

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Claim 8: “during daytime and nighttime, in both normal and adverse weather conditions, with wind gusts up to 10 m/s, and in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +40°C”

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The evidence provided for claim 6 and 7 contains the specific operational parameters: day/night, adverse weather, wind gusts up to 10 m/s, and temperatures from -30 to +40 C, reported by TASS and another web source.

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Claim 9: “the Kub-10ME is capable of performing missions at altitudes from 80 to 1,800 meters”

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Both TASS and another web search result (Kalashnikov Unveils Kub-10ME Long-Range Loitering Munition) confirm the operational altitude range of 80 to 1,800 meters.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 9, 2017 · A kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) study is an X-ray study that allows your doctor to assess the organs of your urinary and gastrointestinal systems.
https://www.healthline.com/health/kidney-ureter-and-bladder-…

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Claim 10: “Russia’s Kalashnikov Group has unveiled the Kub-10ME guided munition”

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Multiple independent sources, including TASS and Military Affairs, report that the Kalashnikov Group unveiled the Kub-10ME guided munition.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Kalashnikov Concern recently unveiled the KUB-10E, the latest evolution in their series of KUB loitering munitions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luaIW-E4ZYY

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