Oreshnik Missile

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Oreshnik Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile

The Oreshnik missile is a newly revealed Russian intermediate range ballistic missile designed to strengthen long range precision strike and strategic deterrence options. Publicly acknowledged by Russian officials in late 2024, Oreshnik is positioned as a non nuclear and nuclear capable system intended to penetrate advanced missile defense networks and hold high value targets at risk across regional theaters. While many technical details remain classified, available information suggests Oreshnik sits between traditional short range ballistic missiles and intercontinental systems.

Manufacturer

Oreshnik is developed by Russias strategic missile industry, widely assessed to involve the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology, the same organization behind the Yars and Bulava missile families. Production and integration are managed under Russias Strategic Missile Forces and supporting defense enterprises.

Speed and Range

Oreshnik is believed to have a range in excess of 3000 kilometers, placing it firmly in the intermediate range category. Russian sources indicate hypersonic flight characteristics during the boost and terminal phases, with reported speeds exceeding Mach 10. The missile reportedly uses advanced guidance and maneuvering technology to reduce interception risk.

Cost

Exact unit cost figures have not been released. Based on comparable Russian ballistic missile programs, analysts estimate each Oreshnik missile could cost several tens of millions of US dollars, depending on configuration, warhead type, and production scale.

Oreshnik Missile Price

Oreshnik missile pricing remains classified, but defense analysts estimate a per unit cost in the range of 30 to 50 million US dollars based on similar Russian intermediate range systems and infrastructure requirements.