Oleh Katkov

Defense expert Katkov explains which Western cruise missiles could replace U.S. Tomahawks in the war against Russia

Oleh Katkov, editor-in-chief of the military outlet Defense Express, shared his views on Western cruise missiles that could replace long-range Tomahawks and prove effective in the war against Russia on Oct. 15.

15 October 2025, 01:16 PM

Ukraine’s Long Neptune outshines Europe’s only 1,000-km cruise missile - video

Ukraine’s Long Neptune missile boasts a 1,000-km range and a heavier 260-kg warhead, making it more versatile — and potentially more capable — than Europe’s only comparable missile, France’s MdCN, defense analyst Oleh Katkov told Radio NV on Oct. 8.

8 October 2025, 02:30 PM

Exploring Flamingo missile: Unique capabilities, potential Russian targets

The Ukrainian Flamingo missile, how it is superior to the Tomahawk, its potential targets in Russia, and why Western cruise missile development is misguided were discussed by Oleh Katkov, editor-in-chief of Defense Express, on Radio NV on Aug. 18.

19 August 2025, 04:50 PM

What weapons Trump promised Ukraine and may deliver — Defense Express chief editor Katkov

What U.S. President Donald Trump promised Ukraine and what weapons he could actually provide were discussed by Defense Express editor-in-chief Oleh Katkov in an interview with Radio NV on July 15.

15 July 2025, 04:42 PM

Russian strategic aviation is on its last legs — Defense Express chief editor Katkov

The chief editor of Defense Express, Oleh Katkov, discussed the state of Russian strategic aviation — bombers like the Tu-22M3, Tu-160, and Tu-95MS — on the air of Radio NV on Jan. 28.

29 January 2025, 04:11 PM

Oleh Katkov