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Ukraine Fields Homegrown 'Equalizer' Glide Bomb To Supplement Western Arms

Ukraine's military has completed testing of the Vyrivniuvach "Equalizer" glide bomb and begun buying it for its armed forces in late August 2026, aiming to cut reliance on Western arms.[1]

The Equalizer is a glide kit that fits onto conventional bombs and adds wings and guidance.[1] It is designed for use on MiG-29, Su-24 and Su-27 aircraft, with plans to certify it later for F-16s and Mirage jets.[1] About 90% of the bomb's components are sourced from Ukraine, Europe and the U.S., and Russia dropped more than 8,300 guided aerial bombs in July 2026, the highest monthly total of the war.

A Ukrainian military official told state outlet Ukrinform that testing had finished and the system had moved from trials into procurement. The retrofit aims to give Ukraine a homegrown, lower-cost precision option that extends the reach of unguided bombs without needing imported smart munitions for every mission.

How quickly Ukraine can mass-produce the kits and how they will perform in combat remains to be seen.

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  • A Ukrainian military official told state outlet Ukrinform that the Vyrivniuvach 'Equalizer' bomb has completed testing and is now being purchased for Ukraine’s armed forces as of late August 2026.
  • The Equalizer is a glide kit that adds wings and guidance to conventional bombs and is designed for use on Ukraine’s MiG-29, Su-24 and Su-27 aircraft, with plans to certify it for F-16s and Mirage jets later.
  • Brave1 says about 90% of the bomb’s components are sourced from Ukraine, Europe and the U.S., while Russia dropped over 8,300 guided aerial bombs in July 2026, the highest monthly total of the war.

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