The Czech Republic has announced the transfer of the first batch of Narwhal (MTS Narwhal) cruise missiles. This news, confirmed by official sources in the Czech Ministry of Defense, underscores Prague’s growing role as a key supplier of advanced weapons to Kyiv. The missiles, developed by the Czech company LPP s.r.o., are subsonic high-precision munitions designed for deep strikes against strategic targets.
MTS Narwhal is a ground-based winged missile developed by the Czech company LPP s.r.o. in response to the growing threats in modern warfare. The missile was publicly unveiled at the Dubai Airshow in November 2025, where it attracted attention for its compact size and effectiveness.
Key characteristics:
Flight range: Up to 680 km, allowing targets deep within enemy territory to be struck without risk to the carrier.
Speed: Subsonic (approximately 0.8 Mach), using a turbojet engine for low visibility.
Warhead: High precision, with the option of equipping a high-explosive or penetrating warhead weighing up to 100 kg.
Guidance system: Combined — inertial with GPS/GLONASS correction and optional optical-electronic terminal homing to bypass air defense systems.
Launch: From mobile launchers compatible with Czech-made trucks (e.g., Tatra), ensuring high mobility.
The Narwhal missile is positioned as a “bunker buster” and is designed to destroy command posts, ammunition depots, bridges, and airfields. Its low radar signature makes it a difficult target for modern missile defense systems such as the S-400. According to the developers, production of the missile is localized in the Czech Republic, which allows for rapid scaling of output to 500 units per year.
According to Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová, the first batch includes 50 Narwhal missiles, which will be transferred to Ukraine in the coming weeks. The transfer will take place via NATO logistics corridors, with Ukrainian operators being trained in the Czech Republic. The cost of the shipment is estimated at 1.2 billion Czech korunas (about 50 million euros), financed from the Prague budget and EU funds.
“This is not just a weapon—it is a tool for restoring justice. Ukraine is defending not only itself but also the whole of Europe from Russian aggression. Narwhal will help turn the tide on the front line, where range is crucial,” Chernokhorova said in an interview with Czech television.
The delivery of the first batch of Narwhal missiles is a striking example of how a small country like the Czech Republic can play a decisive role in a global conflict. This is not only military aid, but also a moral boost for Ukraine, which is approaching 1,000 days of war. While Kyiv holds its defenses, Prague reminds us that Europe stands shoulder to shoulder.