The 9K720 Iskander (Russian: «Искандер»; NATO reporting name SS-26 Stone) is a Russian mobile short-range ballistic missile system. It has a range of 500 kilometres (270 nmi; 310 mi). It was intended to replace the OTR-21 Tochka in the Russian military by 2020.

2024年4月23日 · Replacing both the OTR-23 “Oka” and OTR-21 “Tochka-U” SRBMs, the Iskander is a tactical missile system capable of launching ballistic and cruise missiles. 5 The “Iskander” designation is typically used to identify both the launch system and its associated ballistic missiles, the Iskander-M (9M723), exclusive for Russian military use ...

2022年8月8日 · Russia’s Iskander ballistic missile system is a crucial part of its modern arsenal. This article provides an overview of its features and its impact on present-day conflicts. The 9K720 Iskander, a system at the heart of Russia’s modern precision strike …

2024年4月22日 · Russia has formed an Iskander missile brigade in its region bordering new NATO member Finland. The 9K720 Iskander-M, which has the NATO reporting name SS-26 Stone, is a mobile short-range...

It can carry conventional and nuclear warheads up to 700 kg and employs a maneuverable re-entry vehicle (MaRV) and decoys to defeat theater missile defense systems. Conventional warheads that can be equipped by the Iskander include cluster warheads, fuel-air explosives, bunker-busters, and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) warheads. [1] .

2024年10月31日 · The Variants of 9K720 Iskander Missile 9K720 Iskander-M Missile: Main Features and Capabilities. The Iskander-M missile variant is the most prominent and widely discussed version of the Iskander missile system.It’s known for its short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) capabilities and its role as a key part of Russia’s military arsenal. The Iskander-M missile can carry a variety of warheads ...

2025年1月30日 · Its 9K720 ballistic missiles were restricted to a 500km range due to the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, which the United States withdrew from under the first Donald Trump administration. The longer range new Iskander system is expected to benefit from the same features as the original.

2024年12月24日 · Key Points: Russia’s Iskander missile system is a mobile short-range ballistic missile platform with a 500-kilometer range and versatile warhead options, including nuclear. Originally conceived during the Cold War, Iskander targets high-value infrastructure, air defenses, and command centers.

Russia’s Missile Troops began training their Belarusian counterparts in the use of the Iskander missile system on 03 April 2023. An undisclosed number of the mobile, nuclear-capable...

2024年8月22日 · -Designed to counter Western air defense systems, the Iskander can deliver both conventional and nuclear strikes with high accuracy, thanks to advanced guidance systems including Russia’s...