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Ukraine launches Vilkha rocket production
Ukraine has begun the serial production of the new 300mm Vilkha (also known as Olkha) guided rocket launched by the Soviet-era 9K58 Smerch MLRS.
This was revealed by defence minister, Stepan Poltorak. According to him, the Vilkha serial production is underway while MoD continues to fund many other new projects ...
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