Ukraine completes domestic engine for Bars missile-drone, ending import reliance

Ukraine has finalized a domestically produced engine for the 'Bars' jet-powered missile-drone, replacing the last major imported component used in deep-strike operations against Russia. This reduces supply-chain vulnerability and signals a shift toward self-sufficiency in long-range strike capabilities. The development is significant as it may enable sustained or expanded deep-strike operations, though production scale and operational integration remain unconfirmed.