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The debut of Russia’s jet-powered Geran-5 highlights both the growing requirement for speed in deep strike offence–defence dynamics and a wider shift towards the development of low-cost cruise missiles.
On 11 January 2026, Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence and Defence (GUR) published details of Russia’s use of a further jet-powered variant of the Geran one-way attack uninhabited aerial vehicle (OWA UAV), designated Geran-5. Imagery of debris recovered in Ukraine indicates that the system has a new aerodynamic layout resembling a cruise missile. At the same time, both GUR claims and photos of the wreckage suggest that the Geran-5 retains some internal commonality with the standard Geran-2 variant. Further details were provided by what appears to be a Ukrainian government document detailing the Geran developments. According to the document, the Geran-5 is equipped with a 200 kilogram-thrust turbojet engine, which GUR identifies as being of Chinese origin. The system is reportedly capable of achieving a maximum range of 950 kilometres and a top speed of 600 km/h while retaining the Geran-2’s 90 kg payload.
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