Czech Developer Expands Narwhal Missile Family With Two New Variants

Czech defense technology company LPP Holding is developing two additional versions of its Narwhal cruise missile as it expands a program that has become one of the country's most ambitious indigenous precision strike initiatives.

According to Czech media, the company plans to introduce a lighter version optimized for lower cost and higher production volumes alongside a larger variant designed to increase payload capacity and operational flexibility. The new models would complement the baseline Narwhal system that was unveiled in late 2025. 

The original Narwhal is a ground launched subsonic cruise missile developed entirely in the Czech Republic. According to LPP Holding, the system is powered by an in house turbojet engine, employs visual navigation combined with satellite positioning and hardened radio links, and is designed to operate in GPS denied environments. The largest currently disclosed version has a range of up to 680 kilometers and carries a 120 kilogram warhead. 

LPP has previously stated that it is preparing initial deliveries for an undisclosed customer while scaling production capacity. The company has indicated that it is manufacturing several hundred missiles under its first contract and expects additional orders as the program matures. 

The expansion of the Narwhal family reflects a broader trend across Europe, where governments are investing in sovereign long range strike capabilities and strengthening domestic missile manufacturing. For the Czech defense industry, the program represents an effort to establish a national capability in a segment traditionally dominated by larger international manufacturers.

While the company has not disclosed detailed specifications or development timelines for the two new variants, the expanded product family suggests LPP intends to address a wider range of operational requirements and export opportunities as European demand for precision strike systems continues to grow.