Belarus Acquires Russian Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile System
DEFENSE
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that Belarus has financially settled with Russia for the Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile system. This announcement, made through state news agency Belta, is the first public acknowledgment of a monetary exchange for the deployment of the system in Belarus. The procurement highlights the strategic military partnership between Belarus and Russia, indicating a significant shift in regional defense logistics.

Mar 14, 2026, 8:27 AM