The newest operational-tactical complex "Grom-2", developed in Ukraine, by its characteristics is superior to the Russian analogue - "Iskander".

This in an interview with the "Observer" said ex-Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant-General Igor Romanenko.

Commenting on the concerns expressed by the State Duma deputy (recognized in Ukraine as illegitimate. - Red. ) about the fact that Ukraine was testing the engine of the Grom-2 missiles not far from the Kerch Strait and the Crimean bridge, the general noted: "It's good that they are worried. And it would be even better if they did not sleep at night ".

"Russians should be aware of Ukraine's capabilities, in particular, that Ukraine is implementing the Grom-2 missile project,. 2018 will be the year of direct field trials. If everything goes according to plan, it is possible that "Grom-2" will be put on stream by the end of the year, "he said..

Romanenko explained: "Grom-2" is partly a conceptual continuation of the project "Peregrine Falcon". At one time it was planned that this missile weaponry should become the base in the complexes of earth-earth, land-ship and for the purposes of air defense ".

He also stressed: it is not about modernizing old weapons, but about creating a new one, including a superior Russian analog. "Russians advertised their" Iskander ", but our" Thunder-2 "made no worse. "Iskander" is already somewhat outdated, and in our new development of "Grom-2" separate elements are put in place that exceed the same Iskander, "the general said..