U.S.-Made “Rusty Dagger” Missiles Destroy Russian Electronics Plant
A new U.S. weapon developed to give Ukraine's F-16 jets long-range striking power, is already having an impact well before it was expected.
- The Rusty Dagger missile is a new U.S.-developed air-launched cruise missile with a range exceeding 300 miles, integrated specifically for Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets.
- Its first known combat strike destroyed a Russian electronics plant near Nizhny Novgorod that produced components for air defense and electronic warfare systems.
- The strike occurred in June 2026, months ahead of the expected initial operational capability, indicating an accelerated fielding timeline.