S8000 Banderol


The S8000 Banderol is a small cruise missile developed by the Kronshtadt Group.

Name

Banderol means "package, or small parcel."

History

In May 2025 Military intelligence service of Ukraine revealed that Russia was using a new cruise missile called S8000 Banderol.
According to GUR the Banderol is more agile than other Russian cruise missiles, suggesting that it may be intended to use flight profiles that are better able to evade Ukrainian air defense systems.

Description

The Banderol's design emphasizes low cost and ease of manufacturing. Many of the components of the Banderol, including key ones, are imported to Russia from abroad.
The Banderol is air launched with the Kronshtadt Orion being the primary launch platform. It can also be integrated with the Mi-28 Havoc.