Work on the modernization of the Kh-22 missile began in the Soviet Union during the late 1980s, due to the low immunity of its guidance radar operating at fixed frequencies.

[citation needed] Due to the general crisis in the country and insufficient financing, work was suspended several times.

83042, for testing prototype missiles was signed with the Raduga State Committee for Design and Development.

In 2010, the Council of Ministers of Russia ordered pilot production as part of the modernization of the Tu-22M3 fleet.

[7] A new interference-free radar inertial guidance system with radio command correction and reference to the terrain (from altimeter) was installed.