Ukrainian engine for ‘Bars’ missile-drone passes final tests

Ukraine has completed final tests of a domestically produced engine for the ‘Bars’ missile-drone, according to a report by Euromaidan Press. The power plant had been the last significant component in the jet-powered drone that was still imported. The drone itself is used for deep strikes against Russia.

The successful final testing marks a shift in how the ‘Bars’ platform can be assembled. Since the engine is now Ukrainian-made, the aircraft no longer needs to rely on that particular imported part. No specifications or test details were provided in the report, and no timeline for serial production was given.

The report describes the drone as jet-powered. It is intended to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. In the context of Ukraine’s defence industry, replacing the final major imported part is a meaningful step. It means that a key component of a weapon used for deep strikes can now be sourced at home.

The ‘Bars’ missile-drone thus becomes a more fully domestic product in terms of its propulsion. Further information about the engine’s manufacturer, parameters, or integration may be published later. For now, the announcement confirms only that final tests were successful and that the engine had been the last major imported element of the aircraft.