Russia prepares for massive increase in missile production

2026-05-22 21:54:52Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Russia prepares for massive increase in missile production

Leaked internal documents suggest that Russia is rapidly increasing production of rocket fuel used for missiles and artillery, in an effort that appears to go beyond maintaining current military capabilities and signals preparations for a prolonged war.

According to documents reviewed by UNITED24 Media, the production of solid rocket fuels in Russia has increased significantly – from about 1,000 to 2,000 tons in 2023 to 5,000 to 8.5 thousand tons in 2025.

Domestic plans for 2026 foresee a further increase of up to 10 thousand tons.

At the center of the documents is the Perm Gunpowder Plant, one of the key enterprises of the Russian military industry, which, according to leaked materials, is not only accumulating reserves, but is also preparing for a large-scale expansion of the production of ballistic compounds - the basis for missile weapons and artillery.

The documents also show that Russia continues to rely on imports of critical materials for the production of rocket fuel, despite international sanctions.

Among the ingredients used are cotton cellulose, cellulose acetate, silicone compounds and other chemical substances necessary for the production of propellants for rockets and artillery.

The documents explicitly mention suppliers from Uzbekistan, Switzerland, Japan, Germany and China. Among the companies cited are the Uzbek Fargona Kimyo Zavodi, the Swiss Cerdia, the Japanese Mitsubishi Chemical, and the Germans LANXESS and BASF.

The documents also suggest a war-scale industrial mobilization. The Perm plant's revenue has increased from 7.6 billion rubles to 21.6 billion rubles, while the number of employees has increased from 3,456 to 5,835.

At the same time, the weight of civilian products has shrunk significantly, reflecting the orientation towards military production.

According to UNITED24 Media's analysis, the accumulated volumes of raw materials and the pace of production growth are "difficult to explain" by short-term war needs alone, suggesting preparations for prolonged and potentially more intensive use of weapons.


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