Russia Leaked Documents Reveal True Scale of Russia’s Missile Arsenal: Billions Spent on Kalibr, Iskander, and Kinzhal Programs

In a landmark investigation Militarnyi Analysis Reveals True Cost and Scale of Russia’s Missile Arsenal, Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi has published a detailed breakdown of Russia’s missile procurement records, offering an unprecedented look into the cost, scale, and industrial priorities of the Kremlin’s long-range strike capability. The report draws upon leaked classified procurement documents from Russia’s defense ministry, covering the period 2024–2027, and sheds light on decades of secrecy surrounding Moscow’s missile programs.

For years, Western and Ukrainian analysts have debated the sustainability of Russia’s missile production under sanctions. Now, Militarnyi’s revelations provide hard numbers that cut through speculation — from production totals to per-unit costs — revealing both the scale of Russian industrial output and the enormous financial weight behind it.

Key Procurement Figures (2024–2027)

According to Ukrainian sources and documents reviewed by Militarnyi, Russia’s missile manufacturing network—comprising Raduga, Novator, and KBM—has received large-scale production contracts for nearly every major missile in its arsenal.

The report lists the following procurement data:

• 303 Iskander-K (9M728) cruise missiles.

• 1,202 Iskander-M (9M723) ballistic missiles in multiple variants.

• 18 new 9M723-2 missiles, possibly the “Iskander-1000”, with a range of 500–1,000 km.

• 95 9M729 missiles, featuring an extended range of over 2,000 km.

• 690 Kalibr (3M14) missiles ordered between 2022–2026, including 56 special 3M14S nuclear variants.

• 1,225 Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles.

• 188 Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.

• Up to 240 Zircon (3M22) hypersonic missiles scheduled for 2024–2026.

• 32 “Product 506” (Kh-BD) next-generation cruise missiles.

In total, the leaked records indicate that Russia plans to field around 2,500 new missiles by the end of 2025, confirming a sustained and methodical expansion of its strategic and tactical strike capacity.

Missiles Behind Russia’s War Effort

The report confirms that Russia’s missile strikes on Ukrainian targets rely primarily on a cluster of well-known systems — the Kalibr, Kh-101, Iskander, Kinzhal, and Zircon missiles — each serving as a backbone of its deep-strike strategy.

Among these, the 9M728 cruise missile (Iskander-K) remains one of the most frequently launched. Designed for a 500 km range and armed with a 480 kg warhead, it has been widely deployed for tactical strikes. According to the leaked data, the Novator Design Bureau was awarded two major contracts between 2024 and 2025, covering the delivery of 303 missiles. The reported unit price was between 135 and 142 million rubles—around $1.5 million apiece.

In addition, Militarnyi highlights Russia’s first procurement of the 9M729 missile, an upgraded design with a reported range exceeding 2,000 km. This missile was previously at the center of U.S. accusations that led to the INF Treaty’s collapse in 2019. The report indicates that 95 missiles were ordered in 2025 at 146 million rubles each, equivalent to roughly $1.4–1.8 million.

Kalibr Cruise Missiles: Expanding the Navy’s Strike Reach

The 3M14 Kalibr, Russia’s sea-launched cruise missile, has become a staple of its Black Sea and Northern Fleets. Capable of striking targets across Ukraine and Europe, it is launched from frigates, submarines, and corvettes. Militarnyi reports two extensive procurement deals — one for 240 missiles (2022–2024) and another for 450 missiles (2025–2026).

Each missile costs an estimated 168 million rubles (~$2 million). A smaller batch of the nuclear-capable variant, the 3M14S, was also ordered — 56 units for delivery by 2026, priced between 175 and 190 million rubles ($2–2.3 million).

Analysts note that despite sanctions on Russian microelectronics, Kalibr production continues uninterrupted, suggesting Moscow has adapted to supply chain pressures by rerouting critical components through non-sanctioned intermediaries in Asia and the Middle East.

Air-Launched Systems: The Kh-101 and Next-Generation Kh-BD

The Kh-101 (Izdelie 504AP) — Russia’s most advanced long-range air-launched cruise missile — remains a key element of strategic deterrence. With an operational range exceeding 2,500 km and equipped with electronic countermeasures and thermal decoys, it is carried by Tu-95MSM and Tu-160 bombers.

According to Militarnyi, manufacturer Raduga secured contracts for 525 Kh-101 missiles in 2024, priced at 164 million rubles ($2 million) each. In 2025, orders expanded to 700 additional missiles, with unit costs rising to 171–194 million rubles ($2–2.4 million) due to inflation and materials shortages.

The Kh-BD (Izdelie 506), a next-generation missile often described as the Kh-101’s successor, was also referenced. With both conventional and nuclear variants, 32 missiles were ordered across 2024–2026, each costing around 337 million rubles ($4.2 million). Though designed for the upcoming PAK DA stealth bomber, integration work has reportedly begun for the upgraded Tu-160M fleet.

Iskander Ballistic Missiles: The Ground War’s Workhorse

Ballistic missile production remains one of the strongest pillars of Russia’s domestic defense output. The 9M723 Iskander-M, produced by the Kolomna-based KBM, has been extensively used against Ukrainian infrastructure and command centers. The leaked documents reveal that in 2024–2025, Russia ordered 1,202 Iskander ballistic missiles, spanning four warhead types. The per-unit cost ranges from 189 to 238 million rubles ($2.4–3 million).

A smaller but significant batch of 18 extended-range 9M723-2 (Iskander-1000) variants was contracted for 2025, each priced at 221 million rubles ($2.5 million). Western analysts speculate that these may serve as a stopgap before Russia transitions fully to hypersonic systems.

Hypersonic and Advanced Systems: Kinzhal and Zircon

The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal, widely promoted as a hypersonic missile, continues to receive substantial funding. Militarnyi’s review of contracts reveals that 44 missiles were ordered in 2024 and another 144 in 2025, each costing around 366 million rubles ($4.5 million). Despite Russian claims of invulnerability, Ukraine’s Patriot systems have successfully intercepted multiple Kinzhals, casting doubt on the missile’s “hypersonic” classification.

Meanwhile, the 3M22 Zircon, a dual-capable anti-ship and land-attack missile, entered limited service in 2024. Russia’s defense ministry has contracted 80 missiles annually from 2024 to 2026, priced between 420 and 450 million rubles ($5.2–5.6 million). Deployed from Crimean launch platforms, its combat performance remains uncertain, but its deployment underscores Moscow’s intent to maintain long-range maritime strike parity with NATO navies.

A Glimpse Into Russia’s Defense Economy

Militarnyi’s findings underscore the financial magnitude of Russia’s missile industry. Collectively, the contracts represent tens of billions of rubles in state expenditure, spread across key design bureaus — Raduga, KBM, and Novator — all of which remain insulated from Western sanctions through domestic and third-country supply chains.

Experts note that despite heavy sanctions and battlefield attrition, Russia’s defense-industrial complex continues to prioritize missile production over conventional armor or drones, reflecting a long-term emphasis on strategic strike capability.

The report offers the most detailed quantitative assessment yet of Moscow’s missile procurement ecosystem — revealing not only the true cost of sustaining long-range warfare, but also the industrial resilience of Russia’s military machine amid global isolation.