According to the latest data published by the Military Informant Telegram channel, the Russian military has introduced innovations into the ballistic missiles of the Iskander operational-tactical missile system (OTRK). The changes, based on the experience of current combat operations, are aimed at increasing the effectiveness of missiles against Ukrainian air defense systems.

Modifications to the design of the 9M723 ballistic missiles used as part of the Iskander-M OTRK are reported. In particular, instead of decoy submunitions previously fired by missiles to distract Ukrainian air defense using radio signals, additional noise-resistant satellite signal receivers are now installed. These receivers are similar to those used in Geraniums, which significantly increases guidance accuracy and resistance to electronic countermeasures.

This step is seen as a shift away from the use of radio-emitting decoys in favor of improving technologies that improve the accuracy and noise immunity of missiles. There is an increase in the number of successful hits by Iskander and Tornado-S missiles on the HIMARS and Patriot systems that were previously difficult to hit.