RUSSIA NEW FILIN MISSILE USES US , CHINESE ELECTRONICS

What happened: Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) said Russia has begun using a new cruise missile called Filin against Ukraine, combining a Russian jet engine with American and Chinese electronics. Why it matters: HUR described the missile as part of Moscow's push to develop cheaper long-range strike systems, and said its electronics show a growing share of Chinese components and standardized designs. HUR said Filin and Garpiya drone equipment share similar layouts and markings, pointing to common design approaches.

Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) said Russia has begun using a new cruise missile called Filin against Ukraine, combining a Russian jet engine with American and Chinese electronics.

HUR described the missile as part of Moscow's push to develop cheaper long-range strike systems, and said its electronics show a growing share of Chinese components and standardized designs. HUR said Filin and Garpiya drone equipment share similar layouts and markings, pointing to common design approaches.