04/02/2026

Production of Russia’s strategic missile systems is set to be relocated from capital Moscow to other regions, specifically Omsk and Perm. Dmitry Bakanov, the head of Roscosmos state-controlled enterprise, announced that all manufacturing operations currently handled by the Khrunichev Center in Moscow will be transferred to Omsk in southwestern Siberia. At the same time, rocket engine production, which is presently based in Khimki, will be moved to Perm in western Russia. He noted that the well-known Energomash facility is located in Khimki but described the expenses associated with large-scale industrial output there as excessively high. Bakanov explained that Perm already hosts a modern industrial complex, Perm Motors, which is equipped with advanced technology and is better suited for mass production. Engine manufacturing will therefore be shifted to this site, while the design bureau will continue to operate in its existing location. According to Roscosmos, this restructuring is intended to spread production across multiple sites, improve operational efficiency, and cut costs, while still preserving the scientific and engineering expertise concentrated in Khimki. Earlier, Roscosmos deputy director for rocket programs, Dmitry Baranov, stated that work is underway on an upgraded version of the Angara-1.2M light launch vehicle. However, its first launch is not expected to occur before 2035. Russia’s key production sites have historically been concentrated around Moscow and other major industrial regions, including facilities like the Khrunichev Center and engine manufacturers such as Energomash. In recent years, there has been a gradual shift toward decentralizing manufacturing to regions like Omsk and Perm, partly to reduce costs and make use of existing industrial capacity outside the capital. This restructuring reflects both economic pressures and logistical considerations, as maintaining large-scale production in Moscow has become increasingly expensive. Since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022, missile production has taken on heightened importance, with Russian forces relying heavily on cruise missiles such as Kalibr and Kh-101, as well as ballistic systems like Iskander. Western governments and analysts have assessed that Russia significantly increased output over time despite sanctions, adapting by sourcing components through third countries and expanding domestic manufacturing where possible. At the same time, there have been indications that production has faced constraints, including shortages of high-tech electronics and precision components that were previously imported.

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