Military drones in Russia

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FPV drones

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2024

A Russian crawler robot "Veles," controlled by an FPV helmet, appeared in the SVO zone

On November 5, 2024, information appeared that the Russian Design and Production Company "New Frontier" developed a ground-based robotic complex "Veles," which is used in the zone of a special military operation. The peculiarity of the machine lies in the high carrying capacity, reaching 400 kg. Read more here.

Russian military drone "Black Thrush" with anti-tank missiles presented

At the end of October 2024, a new unmanned aerial vehicle "Black Thrush," created as a domestic analogue of the Turkish Bayraktar UAV, was presented in Russia. The drone is capable of carrying cargo weighing up to 160 kg and flying at an altitude of up to 3 thousand meters. Read more here

The Russian army began to use drone swarm technology in the North Caucasus Military District

On October 23, 2024, it became known that the Russian army began to use drone swarm technology in the zone of a special military operation. It allows you to effectively overcome enemy electronic warfare systems.

The chief of the operational headquarters of the Melody intelligence center of the 88th Espanyola volunteer brigade with the call sign Chukcha spoke about the new technology in an interview with TASS. According to him, during the hostilities, both sides use a large number of unmanned aerial vehicles, and the density of strike UAVs in the sky is "off scale." In such conditions, the use of drone swarm technology increases the chances of a successful mission. It is noted that the new Russian system demonstrates "high potential for use."

The Russian army began to use drone swarm technology in a special operation

Drone swarm technology involves combining a large number of drones into a group. In the case of a combat mission, this creates certain difficulties for the enemy air defense system. As a result, the survivability of individual drones increases.

In addition, in the Chasov Yar area, the forces of the 88th Espanyola Brigade use other advanced technical developments. These are, in particular, FPV drones with machine vision, network-centric drone control technologies, as well as new types of devices. The goal is to "unpleasantly surprise the opponent with their technical innovations every day."

According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on October 23, 2024, from the beginning of the special military operation, the following were destroyed: 646 enemy aircraft, 283 helicopters, 34,173 unmanned aerial vehicles, 583 anti-aircraft missile systems, 18,769 tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, 1,478 multiple launch rocket fighting vehicles, 16,607 field artillery and mortar guns, 27,497 units of special military automotive equipment.^[1]

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed the use of combat robots on caterpillars

In October 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense presented video materials demonstrating the use of tracked combat robots in the zone of a special military operation. Robotic complexes equipped with anti-tank missile systems successfully perform combat missions in the Orekhovsky direction in the Zaporizhzhya region.

According to Rossiyskaya Gazeta, one of these robots was designed and designed by a serviceman of the Dnipro group of Russian troops, who has an engineering education. The commander of the ATGM battery with the call sign "Tourist" noted that the fighter created the model completely from scratch, from computer design to implementation in metal.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation demonstrated the use of combat robots on caterpillars

The robotic vehicle, armed with the Fagot anti-tank system, passed a variety of combat tests, demonstrating high efficiency. The caterpillar base provides high cross-country ability, allowing you to overcome difficult areas of the area and function in debauchery conditions.

Representatives of the Ministry of Defense stressed that remote control of the robot allows you to destroy enemy fortifications, firing points and equipment without risking the lives of Russian servicemen. Combat robots are especially effective in eliminating enemy strongholds, the assault on which by infantry could lead to significant losses.

In parallel with military developments, specialists from one of the Yaroslavl enterprises created a universal unmanned tracked platform for use in the SVO zone. These vehicles are used for reconnaissance and evacuation of the wounded. The platform is capable of reaching speeds of up to 30 km/h, overcoming hilly terrain and swampy areas.

Originally developed for in-plant logistics, the platform was upgraded for military use. Engineers increased its patency, range and reduced visibility. The height of some models to the loading pad is only 50 cm^[2]

"Kalashnikov" presented a military drone to defeat the manpower of "Goliaff." It is already used in the RWT zone

On October 11, 2024, the Kalashnikov concern presented the Goliaff unmanned aerial vehicle, designed to destroy manpower. This drone is used in the Special Military Operation (SVO) zone. Read more here.

How the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation adapt the intercepted drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for military operations

In early October 2024, it became known that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were adapting the intercepted drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for their own needs. In particular, shot down Ukrainian drones are used to help Russian fighters on the front line.

According to the Izvestia newspaper, the Russian military disassemble some intercepted drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for spare parts, while others are used to deliver food and ammunition to servicemen. It is noted that drones are difficult to track due to their small size and relatively high flight speed. This makes drones an advantageous way to deliver food and ammunition. For example, Ukrainian drones "Baba-Yaga" with a large carrying capacity can be used for these purposes.

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation intercept and use drones of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Our guys shot her down ("Baba Yaga"), then they could not stand her for a long time, since she was in close proximity to the enemy. The most valuable thing here is electronics and motors. And everything else - there is such a miracle machine, called a 3D printer, - said a soldier of the 150th brigade of the South group with the call sign Merlin.

To fire at enemy drones, Russian fighters use tracer cartridges, which leave behind a bright path of light. At the same time, not individual bullets are aimed at the UAV, but a luminous line. Once in the hands of Russian servicemen, the downed unmanned equipment can benefit the RF Armed Forces.

According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, from the beginning of the military operation by September 19, 2024, 646 enemy aircraft, 283 helicopters, 31,765 unmanned aerial vehicles, 579 anti-aircraft missile systems, 18,167 tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, 1,455 combat vehicles of multiple launch rocket systems, 14,813 field artillery guns and mortars, 26,203 units of special military vehicles.^[3]

In Russia, a combat drone of the aircraft type "Thunder" is presented, developing a speed of 1000 km/h

In mid-August 2024, a new combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) of the Grom aircraft type was presented in Russia, capable of reaching speeds of up to 1000 km/h. This high-speed strike drone was developed by Kronstadt and is designed to perform a wide range of combat missions. Read more here

The Russian army began to use a drone on fiber, which is not susceptible to electronic warfare. PHOTO

At the end of August 2024, it became known that Russia began to use new unmanned aerial vehicles, which are controlled using fiber. Such drones are not susceptible to electronic warfare (electronic warfare). Read more here

Mini-bombs for unmanned aircraft: how Russian drones destroy the Armed Forces of Ukraine

On September 20, 2024, it became known that during a special military operation, Russian attack drones destroy the Armed Forces of Ukraine using miniature high-explosive fragmentation bombs. For example, up to four such shells can be suspended under the Orlan-10 drone.

According to TASS, referring to information received from the general director of the Center for Complex Unmanned Solutions (CCBR) Dmitry Kuzyakin, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation use standard ammunition manufactured by defense companies on drones. In particular, Rostec structures have launched large-scale production and uninterrupted supplies of new ammunition for UAVs. Such products, it is claimed, provide reliable operation of kamikaze drones of various classes of carrying capacity.

UAV "Outpost"

Aerospace forces Russia are used in the special operation zone, including large drones, including a complex with medium-range reconnaissance and strike drones "Outpost." It is equipped with glide bombs or guided missiles. The UAV has two external suspension units on which ammunition can be attached - for example, an adjustable aerial bomb KAB-20. It serves to defeat both manpower and lightly armored enemy vehicles.

At the same time, the Tula Design Bureau of Instrument Engineering (KBP), which is part of the Rostec High-Precision Complexes holding, has developed a missile for drones called the X-UAV. This ammunition is capable of hitting lightly armored vehicles with a high-explosive fragmentation warhead weighing 6 kg, and the range reaches 8 km. Small drones can also be used as weapons for drones. This, in particular, the Russian Admiral-Aircraft Carrier complex based on the Admiral-type UAV: a system for dropping small FPV-drone strikes has been developed for it.^[4]

In Russia, a combat drone with napalm of 2600 degrees Celsius is presented. VIDEO

In mid-September 2024, it became known that military drones capable of spraying an incendiary mixture were developed in Russia. Such drones can be used against various objects and targets that can be set on fire or damaged by fire.

The unmanned aerial vehicle is made according to the quadcopter scheme. Tank with thermite mixture is fixed in its lower part. Such a composition is usually a powdered mixture of aluminum (less often magnesium) with oxides of various metals (usually iron). When ignited, it burns intensively with the release of a large amount of heat. In the case of a new drone, the temperature reaches 2600 degrees Celsius. The drone equipment includes a video camera, the image from which is broadcast to the operator.

In addition, the Russian military has developed a drone capable of spraying an incendiary mixture over enemy positions. According to the Bespilot Telegram channel, in fact, this is a flying flamethrower that can be used against soldiers, for example, hiding in a forest belt.

Earlier it became known that the Ukrainian military use drones equipped with incendiary ammunition to strike. It is noted that both factory products and homemade samples are used for this. Moreover, drones of different types can be involved. Thus, in order to set fire to a forest belt or other large object, a significant supply of fire mixtures is required: relatively heavy drones capable of carrying tens of kilograms of payload serve for such tasks. However, smaller drones can be used for point strikes. It is emphasized that the Russian army has rich experience in destroying and suppressing enemy drones, and now it will be able to use it to counter the new threat.^[5]

The Russian army received a combat drone "Siberia," raising two heavy mines

At the end of August 2024, it became known that the Russian military in the Kherson region began to use unmanned aerial vehicles "Siberia" of a new modification. These combat drones are capable of raising two heavy mines. Read more here

In Russia, presented an impact drone with coaxial propellers "Jumper-1," which can fly as part of a swarm of UAVs

In mid-August 2024, NPO Dvina and VIT Era presented the Jumper-1 unmanned aerial vehicle. This drone, using algorithms based on artificial intelligence, is able to function as part of a swarm of drones. Read more here

In Russia, a Vogan-9SP kamikaze drone is presented to intercept enemy UAVs

On August 6, 2024, the Russian company Red Line introduced the new Vogan-9SP kamikaze drone, designed to intercept and destroy enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The development of this disposable drone was a response to the growing threat from small-sized enemy drones. Read more here

A drone for automatic interception of UAVs was presented in Russia. Video

On August 8, 2024, the autonomous non-profit organization Center for the Development and Implementation of Innovative Solutions (ANO Center Rivir) announced the development of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to automatically intercept other drones. The new drone, which looks like a rocket, is capable of speeds up to 300 km/h. Read more here

An unmanned bomber of the Okhotnik S-70 with a "super engine" and 5th generation missiles has been created in Russia

In early August 2024, details became known about the heavy unmanned aerial vehicle of the Okhotnik S-70, which is being developed by specialists from the Development Bureau of P. O. Sukhoi, a division of the United Aircraft Building Corporation (UAC). This drone is equipped with a "superdrive" and 5th generation missiles. Read more here

Announcement of the drone "Orion-E"

In early August 2024, it became known that the Russian company Kronstadt had released the Orion-E reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicle, which has a long flight duration. The complex is designed for conducting aerial radar, radio engineering and optical-electronic reconnaissance and destruction of single ground and surface objects. Read more here.

The Russian army began to use hybrids of kamikaze drones and aircraft-type drones in the SVO zone

The Russian army began to use hybrids of kamikaze drones and aircraft-type drones in the zone of a special military operation. In July 2024, a representative of the Simbirsk Design Bureau said that the symbiosis of the Piranha FPV drones and an aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicle is already used in hostilities. These drones can simultaneously carry other drones, drop them and operate as repeaters. Read more here

Russian army receives Pchelka UAV to drop kamikaze drones

In the spring of 2024, the Russian army received a new multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) "Bee," capable of carrying and launching kamikaze drones. This innovative complex significantly expands the possibilities of using small strike drones in the zone of a special military operation. Read more here

Presented Russian strike-transport UAV "Perun," which can take the wounded from the battlefield

On June 17, 2024, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced the development of a new Perun attack-transport unmanned aerial vehicle capable of not only performing combat missions, but also evacuating the wounded from the battlefield. The development, carried out by specialists of the Dnipro group of forces, is equipped with Russian software and can carry goods weighing up to 200 kg. Read more here.

Russian military began using drones dropping nets on enemy UAVs

The Russian armed forces have begun using new tactics to combat enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the zone of a special military operation. This became known on June 26, 2024. Now special UAVs equipped with a network reset system are used to intercept Ukrainian drones. Read more here.

In Russia, presented a drone "Rusak-S" with homing after the loss of communication with the operator

Russia drone The new Rusak-S was presented, capable of independently continuing the task after losing communication with the operator. Telegram This was reported on June 18, 2024 by the UAV Developer channel. More. here

Presented the Russian drone "Strepet" with a satellite system protected from interference

On June 11, 2024, a new Russian reconnaissance drone Strepet was presented in Moscow, equipped with a satellite system protected from interference. This VTOL drone developed by the Stratim Design Bureau. They said that the novelty has a unique technological base and a high degree of autonomy. Read more here.

Kamikaze drones with homing Rusak and Tyuvik are presented in Russia

In early June 2024, the Rusak quadrocopter-kamikaze and the Tyuvik light strike wing, equipped with a homing system, were presented. This was reported on June 3, 2024 in the design bureau Stratim"" (developer of these products). here More.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation began to use drones dropping kamikaze drones

At the end of May 2024, it became known that Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation it began to use special carrier drones in the special operation zone, from which kamikaze drones are dropped. Such a scheme makes it possible to increase the efficiency of application. UAV

According to the Mash Telegram channel, the Russian military uses aircraft-type drones capable of delivering more compact first-person controlled drones (FPVs) to the desired point. These small kamikaze devices are disconnected from the main carrier at the right time and fly behind enemy lines with a full battery charge. Having reached the target, they attack artillery and anti-aircraft missile systems. If the enemy cannot be found, the carrier drone returns home.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation began to use special drone carriers in the special operation zone

Thanks to this approach, the range of kamikaze drones, which retain their energy supply through delivery on board the carrier, is increased. In addition, the larger aircraft-type drone serves as a signal repeater.

It is assumed that the new technology will play an important role in the special operation zone. Its use will allow Russian drones to attack targets at a long distance. Thanks to the ability to transfer an image through an FPV system, the military will be able to monitor the progress of the operation.

Drones of various types are actively used in the zone of a special operation. According to the Ministry of Defense, in the workshops, Russian engineers are engaged in the restoration of captured unmanned equipment of the enemy, and also develop and implement modern solutions in the field of unmanned aircraft. When creating individual drone components, 3D printing technologies are used. Drones serve for reconnaissance and combat missions.^[6]

Russian sappers in the SVO zone began to use the Stalker robot for mine clearance

On April 8, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian sappers in the special operation zone began to use a robot called the Stalker, which is capable of destroying anti-tank mines. The car is used by servicemen of the International Mine Action Center of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (MPC of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation). Read more here.

"Kalashnikov" presented a reconnaissance mini-drone "Karakurt"

In April 2024, the Kalashnikov concern presented the Karakurt reconnaissance mini-drone. According to the developers, this unmanned aerial vehicle has high performance launch maneuverability in conditions of limited space from a compact transport and launch container. Read more here.

Production of fully Russian Piranha military drones began

In early April 2024, the Simbirsk Design Bureau, created in the Ulyanovsk Region, announced the start of mass production of fully Russian Piranya-10 unmanned aerial vehicles. These drones are successfully used in the area of ​ ​ a special operation, including to destroy ground equipment. Read more here.

High-speed interceptor drones with guidance system created in Russia

In early April 2024, the Novgorod ANO "SPC" Ushkuynik"talked about the development of high-speed interceptor drones with an automatic guidance system. It is assumed that these UAVs will confront Ukrainian drones in the zone of Russia military special operation on. To Ukraine More. here

Kalashnikov presented the SCAT 350 reconnaissance drone, working in conjunction with kamikaze drones

In early April 2024, the Kalashnikov concern announced the SCAT 350 reconnaissance drone, working in conjunction with kamikaze drones. The UAV is already in the stage of mass production and is used in the zone of special military operation (SVO) of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Read more here.

Production of Brus-1 drones for attacks on tanks began in Russia

In early April 2024, it became known that the production of Brus-1 drones intended for use during military operations began in Russia. Such drones can be used to destroy dugouts, strongholds, armored vehicles, including tanks, armored personnel carriers and howitzers. Read more here.

First-ever assault ground drone attack

During the special operation of Russia in Ukraine in March 2024, a field test of a new promising Russian robotic platform took place in Berdychi.

A group of assault drones, as part of a combat mission, took part in supporting assault operations, ensuring the suppression of enemy positions in the village using installed AGS-17 modules, firing several hundred grenades.

During combat use, drones showed good results. Drones were able to continue working even in conditions where losses of personnel and expensive equipment from enemy fire weapons would be inevitable.

The combat use of such drones in Berdychi is actually similar to the first tank attack during the First World War.

A successful tracked base has great opportunities for the development of a robotic platform for assault (installation of various combat modules) and supporting actions (transportation and installation of mines, removal of wounded, transportation of goods and equipment).

There are similar developments in the United States, Britain and China. Russia was the first to use a group of assault drones in a real war.

The Russian army received an Albatros M5 reconnaissance drone resistant to electronic warfare means

At the end of March 2024, Albatross announced the creation of a modernized long-range reconnaissance drone Albatros M5. According to the developers, drones are resistant to electronic warfare (electronic warfare), which are used by the enemy in the zone of special military operation (SVO) of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Read more here.

Russian army gets cheap polystyrene foam drone flying 40km

In early March 2024, it became known that the Russian army had adopted an inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) made of styrofoam. This drone has a long flight range - over 40 km. Read more here.

Russia has created a Deft drone, which flies 2.5 times faster and longer than drones in the SVO zone

At the end of January 2024, the Russian company Hardberry-RusFactor introduced an unmanned aerial vehicle called "Dexterous," which, according to the developers, is capable of reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h. Read more here.

Missiles created in Russia to destroy small drones

On January 23, 2024, it became known about the creation of missiles in Russia to destroy small unmanned aerial vehicles. Soon the development will be applied in the zone of the special military operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. Read more here.

Russian troops received a combat drone "Hello," which can be controlled from the basement

In early December 2023, it became known that the Oko design bureau had developed a modernized version of the Hello-82 unmanned aerial vehicle, which is used by Russian troops in the special operation zone. The peculiarity of the improved modification is that it can be controlled from the basement - being safe. Read more here.

2023

The Russian army received 3.5 thousand domestic drones in a year

The Russian army received 3.5 thousand domestic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a year. Such data at the end of January 2024 were cited by Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexei Krivoruchko, making a report on a single day for the acceptance of military products.

According to RIA Novosti, citing materials from the deputy head of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, 3.5 thousand drones are in the interests of both the Aerospace Forces and other types and types of troops in the Russian Federation.

Russian multifunctional unmanned complex "Orlan-10"

In mid-November 2023, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at a meeting of the board of the department said that the volume of drone supplies to the Russian army increased 16 times compared to the beginning of 2022. Shoigu clarified that in the interests of the special operation, two to three times a month, the tasks of the state defense order are being specified, and daily control over the supply of the necessary weapons and equipment to the troops is organized.

Later, at the end of 2023, Sergei Shoigu said that more than 1.5 thousand FPV drone operators, as well as over 1.7 thousand UAV calculations, were trained in Russian troop groups.

We will increase the supply of the most popular samples. In particular, to form a serial line of unmanned aerial vehicles - from ultra-small to heavy shock, - said Sergei Shoigu.

In September 2023, Rostec announced that the production of kamikaze drones "Cube," "Lancet," as well as drones "Grenade," "Tachyon" will be multiplied due to "expanding the capabilities of UAV production."

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin instructed to increase the production of these drones. He praised the effectiveness of the Lancet and Cube kamikaze drones.

Firstly, the blow is powerful, any equipment, including foreign production, is not just on fire, but ammunition is also exploding, the head of state said.[7]

Ministry of Defense: Russian troops began to use drones to deliver provisions and ammunition to positions

Russian troops began using drones to deliver provisions and ammunition to positions. This was announced by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in December 2023.

In the course of active defense of the unmanned aviation unit of the Airborne Forces of the Southern Group of Forces, in addition to conducting air reconnaissance, destroying the personnel and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, they are also used as means of delivering water, food, communications and ammunition to the securing units that hold the first line of defense from Ukrainian formations trying to break through our positions, - quotes TASS the statement of the Ministry of Defense.

The ministry stressed that the delivery of water, food, communications and ammunition is carried out only when their delivery by ordinary transport is at risk, since the access roads can be fired upon by enemy artillery. In addition, recently, Ukrainian units have been actively using FPV drones for any road transport moving in the direction of advanced positions. One UAV calculation per day can produce several dozen such sorties and deliver everything necessary to paratroopers on the front line.

The quadcopter operator, having suspended a payload to it, took off from the starting position in our rear and, arriving by air at a given point, successfully discharged water, food, communications and ammunition to our advanced securing units located on the first line of defense, the Defense Ministry said.

At the end of November 2023, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the volume of deliveries of unmanned aerial vehicles to Russian troops increased 16 times compared to the beginning of the year. In mid-December, President Vladimir Putin instructed to increase mass production of various drones - from heavy shock to ultra-small drones.^[8]

Russian armored vehicles began to be equipped with drone jammers

At the end of November 2023, it became known that Russian armored vehicles involved in the special operation zone are increasingly equipped with specialized electronic warfare (electronic warfare) equipment. These jammers are designed to suppress the control signals of combat drones carrying explosive charges on board. Read more here.

Kalashnikov launched the production of mobile control points for combat drones

Kalashnikov has launched the production of mobile control points (MPUs) for working with unmanned aerial vehicles. This was reported to the concern on December 6, 2023. Read more here.

Russia has created a system for detecting drones the size of a pigeon flying at a speed of 250 km/h

In early December 2023, the Nizhny Novgorod company StriOt-Bor"" presented the anti-drone countermeasures system "Antidron." The complex includes a radar station for all-round viewing and two types of detectors for detection. UAV More. here

Crimean company "Roboavia" is building a drone production plant in Rostov-on-Don for 0.5 billion rubles

At the end of November 2023, the Governor of the Rostov Region Vasily Golubev spoke about the construction of an unmanned aerial vehicle production plant in the region. This is a project of the Crimean company Roboavia. According to Golubev, the company plans to produce up to 1.1 thousand aircraft-type UAVs per year. the volume of investments in production will be about 500 million rubles. Read more here.

The manufacturer of kamikdze drones "Lancet" presented a new combat drone - with homing at 200 km

On October 30, 2023, the Zala Aero group of companies, the manufacturer of the Lancet kamikdze drones, announced the development of the Italmas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A feature of this drone is said to be a special homing system with a long range. Read more here.

Russian troops began using the Scalpel kamikaze drone. He is "obedient" and costs 300 thousand rubles

Russian troops began to use drones-kamikaze in the zone of a special military operation on. To Ukraine This was reported on November 18, 2023 in the design bureau (KB) East"." More. here

Russia has created a unique system for automatic control of a swarm of military drones

On November 10, 2023, Maykop State Technological University (MSTU) announced the development of a unique autonomous system for managing a group of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The AI-powered platform is suitable for both military and civilian drones. Read more here.

Russian kamikaze drones began to operate in tandem with artillery

Russian kamikaze drones began to operate in tandem with artillery. This was reported on November 9, 2023 by RIA Novosti with reference to a fighter of the Russian Armed Forces. According to him, the RF Armed Forces attack the enemy's firing position with several types of weapons, depending on which target to strike at.

That is, if this is a "fat" goal, there are a lot of infantry - this is normal if several guns work there at once. If this is a fortified dugout, we can push this dugout with a 152-mm gun, "the agency's interlocutor said.

According to him, after a shell from a large-caliber gun hits the dugout, the infantry usually leaves it. After that, mortars or FPV drones continue to work against the forces of Ukraine.

The active use of such drones by the Russian army did not go unnoticed in the West either. A publication appeared on the pages of the American Forbes magazine stating that Russian kamikaze drones began to be used for direct infantry fire support. The author of the material is David Ex, a military columnist for the publication.

Drones packed with explosives are one of the most important weapons on both sides, a foreign analyst noted. They are used against assault units and rear columns, attack artillery batteries and air defense positions, strike at air bases at a distance of tens or even hundreds of kilometers from the front line.

The American analyst refers to the data of the independent group Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT), which analyzed the assault on Ukrainian positions. As noted in the CIT, during the attack on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, four Russian paratroopers were seen using FPV drones. During the first use of drones, a machine gunner and three other servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were eliminated. Subsequently, the second trench was attacked. Drones continued to strike. When more drones flew in, the surviving soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fled. Russian troops were able to capture enemy positions without loss.^[9]

Dragonfly sapper drone capable of remotely detonating mines created in Russia

On October 17, 2023, the Russian company Defense Group-UTTA announced the development of the Dragonfly unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed to detect and eliminate mines with remote electronic detonation. In addition, the drone can be used to search for electronic devices on the ground, including people equipped with passive electronic tags, in snow blockages, forests, etc. Read more here.

Presented a Russian combat robot with a movable machine gun

In October 2023, at one of the exhibitions in Moscow, the general public was shown for the first time a ground-based robotic platform BR-2 with a mobile machine gun mount. It was created in the Scientific and Production Association (NPO) "Gran." Read more here.

Russia has developed a high-speed drone "Tube" to destroy artillery in the depths of the front

On October 11, 2023, it became known that Russian specialists created a high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called "Tube," designed to carry out combat missions. The drone is capable of destroying armored equipment and enemy artillery in the depths of the front. Read more here.

How Russia uses first-person guided combat drones

On October 11, 2023, the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCBR) spoke about the scenarios for the use of military drones with first-person control (FPV).

There are 20 scenarios for the combat use of FPV drones, but it is impossible to master them all during training. When the guys are sent to us for training, clear tasks come from the command - what scenarios to teach them. For example, escorting columns, reconnaissance activities or assault operations in the city, "Dmitry Kuzyakin, director general of the center, told TASS.

According to him, the most popular scenario is "Assault Actions in the City."

Instead of going to the firing line and scaling the enemy, you calmly raise FPV drones in a quarter and do not carry the city like artillery, but very delicately, trying not to harm anyone, you destroy only combat crews, flying into the windows of buildings and even move inside them, - said the head of the organization.

Another scenario - "Carousel" - is used to destroy manpower and armored vehicles, for which several drones are used at once.

Devices equipped with suspended ammunition fly to a given point in turn, creating a permanent conveyor for dropping shells at the enemy's location, Kuzyakin said.

The CCBR notes that in 2023, the Russian military in the WVO zone is increasingly using the so-called FPV drones. Unlike conventional UAVs, they are practically invulnerable, can work in any weather in the most inaccessible places and hit targets with sniper accuracy, the center noted.

They added that FPV drones for military purposes can be used to perform the following tasks:

• conduct reconnaissance inside buildings,
• carry out reconnaissance of roads from moving cars,
• move at great speed over rough terrain and in the forest,
• use drones as carriers of various warheads,
• carry out cleaning inside urban buildings and areas with complex terrain.^[10]

Unmanned kamikaze boat "Vizir" presented in Russia

Kingisepp Machine-Building Plant (KMZ) has developed an unmanned kamikaze boat "Vizir" and is now negotiating with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on the supply of such drones. This became known on September 11, 2023. Read more here.

In Russia, created a kamikaze drone "Scalpel"

In September 2023, the design bureau (KB) East"" announced the mass production of the Scalpel multi-purpose unmanned single-use platform. The release of this kamikaze drone will begin in October 2023. here More.

In Russia, presented the Admiral-Aircraft Carrier complex for the transportation of drones

The Svyaz Spetszashita company has created an Admiral-Aircraft Carrier-type drone, which can be used to transport combat drones and will soon enter the zone of special military operation (SVO) of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. This became known on August 22, 2023. Read more here.

Rostec introduced a remote-controlled module for boats that destroys sea drones

In mid-August 2023, the NGO Electric machine"" (part Uralvagonzavod/UVZ/ of the state corporation Rostec"") presented a new ship gyro-stabilized remotely controlled combat module (BM) designed to combat sea and air drones. The development was called Dug"." More. here

"Rostec" introduced the robot sapper "Bumblebee"

In mid-August 2023, Rostec presented a unique robot sapper MGR-4 Bumblebee. It is based on the Ant-1000 mini loader. Read more here.

Russian attack drone "Sirius" began to fly

The newest attack drone "Sirius" (another name is "Pacer-RU") made its first flight. This was reported in the company "Kronstadt" (developer of this drone) in mid-August 2023. Read more here.

In Russia, created a combat drone "Cuckoo," capable of carrying 3 ammunition

On July 18, 2023, it became known that an analog drone "Cuckoo" was developed in Yekaterinburg, which can be used for various purposes. It can be used for reconnaissance or to strike at the enemy. Read more here.

Russian kamikaze drone "Gadfly" worth 40 thousand rubles was first used at a long distance

The Russian drone "Ovod" was first used at a long distance, as a result, the Ukrainian observation post in the Avdeevsky direction in the DPR was hit. This was reported on July 12, 2023 by RIA Novosti. The agency also published a video allegedly showing the defeat of the position of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). Read more here.

Disposable reconnaissance drones launched with a rocket launcher presented in Russia

At the end of June 2023, at one of the exhibitions in Moscow, the modernized Vzor reconnaissance complex was presented, which is used in the military special operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. The developer (his name is not disclosed) of the device calls him an alternative to reconnaissance drones. Read more here.

Komar reconnaissance drone with stabilization system presented in Russia

On June 30, 2023, the Russian company Component announced the development of a Komar unmanned aerial vehicle designed for reconnaissance. Read more here.

A kamikaze drone has been developed in Russia, which can be launched from a window at home

On June 28, 2023, the Unmanned Aircraft Development Bureau (OKB) announced the development of a unique aircraft-type kamikaze drone called Vector-120. You can launch this unmanned aerial vehicle, including from the window of the house. Read more here.

Head of Rosatom: Drones are trying to attack Russian nuclear power plants more and more often

On June 8, 2023, Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev spoke about the increase in the number of drone attacks on Russian nuclear power plants. He assured that nuclear power plants are reliably protected. Read more here.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation successfully tested kamikaze drones "Hello-82"

Kamikaze drones of the Hi-82 aircraft type have successfully passed the approbation procedure of the Russian Ministry of Defense. About this in the design bureau (KB) "Eye" told on June 7, 2023. Read more here.

In Russia, created a drone "Buttercup," resistant to electronic warfare. Video

Specialists of the Sakhalin Center for Unmanned Technologies have developed the Buttercup quadcopter resistant to electronic warfare (electronic warfare). The device is designed for reconnaissance and delivery of ammunition. The organization told about this in early June 2023. Read more here.

A Russian robot sapper is presented, which can be controlled at a distance of 1 km

At the end of May 2023, a Russian robot sapper was presented, which can be controlled at a distance of up to 1 km. We are talking about the joint development of JSC "KEMZ" and JSC VNII "Signal." Read more here.

A new Russian underwater drone operating at a depth of 6 km has been presented

At the end of May 2023, Rosoboronexport presented the Klavesin-1RE underwater unmanned vehicle, which is designed to perform survey and search operations, examine bottom objects at depths of 5 to 6000 m when operating in autonomous mode and in correction mode via a hydroacoustic communication channel from the carrier vessel. Read more here.

Kalashnikov launched a new unit for the production of kamikaze drones

At the end of May 2023, the Kalashnikov concern announced the launch of a unit for the production of complexes with controlled barraging ammunition. Drones are designed for high-precision destruction of remote single and group ground objects of the enemy. Read more here.

Universal drone "Joker" developed

The Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions (CCBR) has developed a line of FPV-drones (First Person View) "Joker," which can perform the entire range of combat missions in the zone of military operation in Ukraine. This was announced in May 2023 by the director of the center Dmitry Kuzyakin. Read more here.

Developed by Kub-E kamikaze drone

On May 16, 2023, the Kalashnikov concern announced the creation of the Kub-E kamikaze drone. The company will show this and a number of other products at the international arms exhibition MILEX-2023 in Minsk in May 2023. Read more here.

In Russia, developed a drone "Ghoul" for strikes deep into the positions of the enemy

In Russia, they developed the Ghoul drone for strikes deep into the enemy's positions. This became known on May 4, 2023. [[Unmanned aerial vehicle (drone, UAV)|Unmanned aerial vehicle created by an enterprise in Sverdlovsk region, while its name is not disclosed. Read more here.

The Russian robot "Marker.ru" was equipped with a kamikaze drone "BAS-80"

The Marker.ru robot will receive the small-sized BAS-80 kamikaze drone. About this "RIA Novosti" said the executive director of the company - the developer of NPO "Android Technique" Evgeny Dudorov in mid-April 2023. These robots are used in a military special operation in Ukraine. Read more here.

New Russian kamikaze drone "Hello-82" with VR headset control presented

In mid-March 2023, it became known about the new Russian kamikaze drone "Hello-82," which is designed for use by volunteer organizations. It was developed in the volunteer design bureau (KB) "Eye." Read more here.

Russia began to use Boomerang drones invisible to radar in Ukraine

In early March 2023, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation published a video showing the use of kamikaze drones by units of the Airborne Forces (Airborne Forces). The department published the personnel on its Telegram channel. Read more here.

In Novosibirsk, developed a microdrone "Bumblebee" for the Ministry of Defense

Engineers of the Center for Competence of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Novosibirsk have developed a supercompact drone "Bumblebee," which can be used for military purposes. On February 7, 2023, the head of the center Denis Kotin told reporters about this. Read more here.

2022

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for the first time showed the use of the Mosquito UAV as part of a special operation in Ukraine

The armed forces Russia used To Ukraine drones "" to Mosquito suppress control channels and data transmission of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, aerial reconnaissance and adjustment of artillery strikes. The work of these drones as part of a special operation in Ukraine Ministry of Defense of the Russian federation was first shown on November 23, 2022. More. here

New military drones for special operation created in Russia

In mid-November 2022, the Russian company "Aerial Survey" announced the release of new unmanned aerial vehicles, which will be used as part of a special military operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. We are talking about drones called "Stork," "Hornet" and "Binoculars." Read more here.

A flying drone capable of finding mines has been created in Russia

In mid-November 2022, specialists from the Belgorod State National Research University (NRU BelSU) and the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (NRNU MEPhI) announced the creation of a drone with a locator that can find mines and disguised equipment. Read more here.

Launch of military drone production on Sakhalin

On November 11, 2022, the Sakhalin Oblast government announced the release of military unmanned aerial vehicles produced in the region, which will be sent to the combat zone of a special military operation.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Sakhalin Region Vyacheslav Alenkov, the first samples of such drones have already been created and sent to landfills for testing. Governor Valery Limarenko instructed to ensure the supply of military unmanned aerial vehicles, which are fully produced in the Sakhalin region, he added.

Earlier, a training base was created on Sakhalin to train volunteers and reservists to control drones. Classes of fighters called up to participate in a special military operation are held at the Uspenovsky military training ground. The use of drones allows you to detect the enemy, identify his shelters, the location of military equipment, help choose the right tactics of battle or defense.

Training at the training ground is led by an experienced instructor who is directly involved in the development and creation of unmanned aerial vehicles. Representatives of the regional ministry of digital and technological development also provide the necessary methodological assistance.

Training consists of several stages. In the first classes, fighters get acquainted with the device of drones, the theoretical foundations of control and repair of quadcopters. Then the servicemen practice the practice. After training, the defenders will receive state-issued certificates confirming their skills in controlling unmanned aerial vehicles. In addition, the drones that were used during training, the fighters will take with them to the zone of special operation.^[11]

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed the use of electromagnetic complexes to combat drones in the North Caucasus Military District in Ukraine

In mid-2022, the Russian Ministry of Defense first published a video showing the combat use of an electromagnetic "gun" designed to combat unmanned aerial vehicles.

The personnel shows how the fighter points a device into the sky, similar to a machine gun, which instead of blowing a cone-shaped plastic structure. After that, it is shown how the quadcopter descends to the ground.

{{quote 'In the areas of deployment and combat positions, artillery units are protected by electromagnetic systems, the calculations of which monitor the airspace and, if enemy drones are detected, destroy them with an electromagnetic pulse, the military department explained. }} In turn, a soldier with the call sign "Falcon" during the demonstration of the electromagnetic complex on the video noted that in two weeks of continuous work with the help of electromagnetic complexes "up to 20 enemy unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down."

{{quote "After arriving at the firing position, preparation for hitting targets takes no more than a minute. About 20 shells with a caliber of 220 millimeters hit the fortified area and destroy the military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, preparing for the offensive. The area of ​ ​ fire impact by the ammunition of one car is comparable to four football fields, - said the Ministry of Defense^[12] }}

Russian kamikaze drones that know how to attack swarm can now be deployed on ships

Russian kamikaze drones "Kub-BLA," which know how to attack swarm, can now be placed on ships. This was announced at the end of August 2022 by the general director of the Kalashnikov concern Vladimir Lepin. Read more here.

Russian military drone "Dandelion," resistant to precipitation and gusts of wind, presented

In August 2022, the Atri research and production company (engaged in the design and production of complex digital and digital-analog equipment) presented the Dandelion military drone, resistant to precipitation and gusts of wind. The unmanned aerial vehicle is designed to monitor the surface, and can be launched from hand. Read more here.

KRET created systems disorganizing Turkish drones

In mid-August 2022, Goad JSC Concern Radioelectronic Technologies (KRET) announced the creation of a system capable of disorganizing Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles. According to Alexander Pan, CEO of the company, the technology is being tested. Read more here.

The production of Russian military drones "Pacer" began. They can be in flight for a day and carry 4 missiles

On August 17, 2022, the Kronstadt company announced the production and supply of Inokhodets unmanned aerial vehicles. We are talking about a contract concluded with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Read more here.

Kalashnikov started creating kamikaze drones

In August 2022, the Kalashnikov concern announced the creation of kamikaze drones amid radical changes in the tactics of armed conflicts at the global level. Read more here.

Moscow Region factory for the production of strike drones goes to work in 3 shifts

The Russian plant for the serial production of reconnaissance and strike drones in Dubna will work in three shifts. This was announced at the end of June 2022 by the deputy general director of the company-owner of the enterprise - the Kronstadt (group of companies) group Aleksei Belykh at a meeting with employees of the Dubnensky Machine-Building Plant (DMZ). Read more here.

Russia has created a laser that destroys drones from 5 km

On May 18, 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov announced that the Russian army had begun using a new generation of laser weapons, which are capable of destroying air targets at a distance of several kilometers. Read more here.

Russian reconnaissance drones "Orlan-10" became combat and began to be used in a special operation in Ukraine

On May 13, 2022, it became known about the endowing of the Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone with strike functions and its use during the Russian special operation in Ukraine. These unmanned aerial vehicles weigh 14 kg, can carry 5 kg of payload and fly about 110 km. Read more here.

2021

Putin: Russia is armed with 2 thousand drones

On November 2, 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that there are more than 2,000 unmanned aerial vehicles in the country that are in service.

You need  to continue to work on them [drones - approx. TAdviser], work as hard as it has been recently. I mean, including the use of artificial intelligence and the most modern achievements of technology, science, "Putin said during a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and defense industry enterprises, adding that this work should rely on Russia's experience in using drones.

According to the Russian leader, unmanned aircraft have proven themselves well in armed conflicts in recent years.

We know very well,... how effective and how dangerous it can be for us, referring to what we observed in Syria - terrorist attacks using unmanned aerial vehicles. We have learned to repel these attacks and are doing it quite effectively, "Putin said.

At the end of October 2021, it became known about the additional capabilities of the robotic complex "Marker.ru." The robot can get equipment to combat drones. The developers consider kamikaze drones, electronic warfare systems and trap networks as a means of disabling drones.

In October 2021, the general designer of Kronstadt JSC Nikolai Dolzhenkov spoke on the  air of the Zvezda TV channel about the development of a new drone. According to him, the promising device will be able to partially replace early warning and control aircraft.

In July 2021, Vladimir Putin linked the future of aviation with unmanned aerial vehicles and robotic complexes, as well as with the development of artificial intelligence. Then the head of state said that Russian aviation has great development potential, and the aircraft industry continues to create new competitive aircraft equipment.^[13]

Russian Navy equips ships with kamikaze drones

At the end of October 2021, it became known about the decision of the Russian Navy to use kamikaze drones. We are talking about ammunition intended for strikes on ground and sea objects of the enemy. Such drones are very effective against light boats and motor boats, which are actively used by saboteurs and militants. UAVs of this type are indispensable during special operations of the marine corps and special forces on the shore. Read more here.

KRET introduced autopilot for military drones

In August 2021, Concern Radioelectronic Technologies (KRET), part of Rostec, presented an autopilot system designed for unmanned aircraft. The manufacturer calls its product as a combined autopilot sensor. Read more here.

General Designer of Kronstadt JSC Nikolai Dolzhenkov - about drones in the "war of the future" and "non-biological man"

• The use of drones in Nagorno-Karabakh - we really have a successful demonstration of the unpunished use of unmanned technologies in hostilities against an unprepared enemy. On the one hand, these technologies really allow you to hit targets without risk to your own soldiers and pilots. On the other hand, the level of weapons that the troops of Nagorno-Karabakh had, of course, did not correspond to the modern level. And I would call it a "brilliant" marketing demonstration to increase the rating of export potential. And against modern "Shells" this story would not have passed.
• But this is a very good illustration of the trend that prevails in the world today in this direction. That is, the robotization of means of warfare is the main global trend.
• Unmanned aerial complexes in the future are a neural network, the elements of which can interact with each other. Moreover, this network will be multi-level, starting from the mission computer inside the aircraft and ending with the interaction between aircraft in the territory of combat operations. This is the main goal that you need to strive for.
• Now the human-machine circuit has been implemented and works quite effectively, and people are making a decision only at the upper level now. We have most of the processes automated, but should be autonomized.
• Our main task is not wings or engines at all, nor configuration, nor even technology in the traditional sense of the word - although we have reached the level of developed technologies. Without exaggeration, the technologies that we use in Orion are quite modern and are largely not inferior to the world level.
• We still need to pull up on target loads, element base, power plants. But in terms of the general level of technology, we are not inferior. I say this as a person who has seen similar foreign examples of this technique - the same Turkish, Chinese, Israeli and American devices.
• From the outside, it is very important what kind of "nuts," bombs, engine, target loads and weapons are there. Yes, this is important, without this it is also impossible to do anything. But, I repeat once again, this is already an adjective. And the noun is how we teach our systems to think. This is the most important thing now in the drone!
• It is necessary to create a system that, firstly, is able to make decisions in a rapidly changing environment without operator intervention. Secondly, learn from the own experience and experience of other, related systems. They, like nerve cells, must be connected to each other. This should be a collective experience in which the program is self-improving, and also without human intervention.
• I'll tell you more. I believe that biological civilization is only an intermediate link to a non-biological civilization. An inevitable branch of development, since machines are more adapted to the environment than humans and biological creatures in general. Therefore, it will be a normal outgrowth.
• First, components will be replaced in a person, and then he himself will become the entire artificial one. And this will be the next stage of civilizational development, if before that the biological species does not self-destruct.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation creates the first unit equipped with shock robots

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation creates the first unit equipped with shock robots. The department announced this on April 9, 2021. Read more here.

2020: The Ministry of Defense decided to equip the attack drone "Hunter" with artificial intelligence

On August 27, 2020, it became known about the decision of the Ministry of Defense to use artificial intelligence in the "Hunter" in order to heavy shock the drone was able to independently make decisions about the attack. Read more here.

2019

Russian President Putin instructed to expand the line of combat robots and drones

On November 22, 2019, it became known that at a meeting of the Security Council on Friday, November 22, the President of the Russian Federation instructed to expand the line of laser and hypersonic weapons, combat robots and unmanned aerial vehicles by 2033.

According to the president, in 2020, the formation of the state weapons program until 2033 and the program for the development of the military-industrial complex will begin. The priority task of the period is "to build up the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of weapons and equipment," the president emphasized.

We are talking about modern and promising samples of high-precision weapons and aerospace defense equipment, the active use of artificial intelligence technologies in the creation of military products, noted Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin

In particular, the range of weapons based on "new physical principles" should be expanded, including reconnaissance and strike drones, laser and hypersonic systems and robotic systems capable of performing diverse tasks on the battlefield^[14] the^[15].

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation filed a lawsuit against the only developer of a heavy high-altitude drone in the country

In mid-November 2019, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation filed a lawsuit with the Moscow Arbitration Court against the country's only developer of a long-range and long-duration drone (HALE), the Kazan NPO M.P. Simonov Experimental Design Bureau. The plaintiff demands to recover 643.8 million rubles from the defendant. Read more here.

Zala Aero has developed a KUB-UAV kamikaze drone

The Russian company, Zala Aero which is part of the Kalashnikov concern, has developed a barraging ammunition KUB-UAV and conducted its successful tests. As Kalashnikov Media writes^[16]a new kamikaze drone was created to hit ground targets with guidance on target coordinates or video channel.

2018: Roselectronics introduced the SERP Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Electronic Suppression System

Main article: SERP Electronic suppression system for small unmanned aerial vehicles

Holding "Roselectronics" of the state corporation Rostec presented in August 2018 a system of electronic suppression of small unmanned aerial vehicles "SERP." The SERP system in combination with a passive coherent locator (PKL) provides automatic tracking and suppression of on-board drone equipment at a distance of up to 20 km.

2017

The first anti-drone unit appeared in the Russian Armed Forces

On the basis of a separate electronic warfare connection of the Western Military District (EW ZVO), the first permanent tactical unit for combating unmanned aircraft was formed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation^{[17][18][19][20]}.

According to the commander of the electronic warfare unit of the Western Military District, Colonel Alexander Vostrikov, this unit is unique in its kind. All military personnel have unique professional skills and technical knowledge in the field of electronic warfare.

The company is based on contract servicemen, sergeants and officers. Training activities are beyond the training periods of line units. According to Vostrikov, in fact, the intensity and quality of training is comparable to the training of special forces units. To work out practical tasks during the exercises, decommissioned military drones and special flying targets are used.

In total, about 20 special forces have been created. They include air defense, aviation and sniper units of the Western Military District.

"Kalashnikov" showed in action his gun against drones

As part of the Army 2017 forum in Kubinka, the Kalashnikov concern showed its REX 1 gun, which can be used to shoot down drones and jam mobile and Wi-Fi signals. The gun will receive both civilian and military use.

According to the developers' plan, weapons can be used both by civilians to protect private territory and by law enforcement agencies, for example, at public events. It can be used at a distance of up to two kilometers against flying, floating or ground-based drone robots. A gun can be used to force the drone to land. Here's how it works:

The weapon is equipped with a collimator sight, which provides a very high aiming speed - about 2-3 times higher than conventional ones. In addition, the kit includes replaceable GPS and GLONASS suppression units, a tactical handle and various attachments: a strobe scanner, a laser guidance system and an audio and video recorder.

The device is also capable of suppressing GSM signals and Wi-Fi 5.8 and 2.4 gigahertz. Thus, the gun can be used against improvised explosive devices, which are often activated using a mobile phone. The gun allows you to plug all incoming signals to the device and, thus, prevent an explosion.

Drone biathlon at the Army-2017 forum

In August 2017, within the framework of the Army-2017 international military-technical forum, the second drone biathlon championship will be held, at which small drone operators will compete in the ability to control drones. The first drone biathlon took place in 2016: it was organized jointly by the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Foundation for Advanced Research.

In 2017, drone biathlon competitions will be held in qualitatively different conditions compared to 2016: in particular, if earlier drones competed in shooting at conditional targets, this time the targets will be fixed at real objects of military equipment. Drones will have to pass complex tracks with obstacles at high speed, as well as perform tasks in conditions of difficult availability of targets. In addition, the list of nominations will be expanded and a number of restrictions on the technical characteristics of drones will be lifted: today the developers use various platforms and materials to create drones, which allows them to create truly unique devices. Holding competitions, in particular, in the format of drone biathlon, allows you to highlight the most promising solutions and ideas, as well as create opportunities for their development.

Igor Denisov,

Deputy General Director - Head of Physical and Technical Research at the Advanced Research Fund, talks about the development of technologies in the field of creating and managing unmanned aerial vehicles: "As last year, the drone biathlon championship will be a competition not of autonomous drones, but of UAV operators. There are practically no professional drone operators today: mostly passionate youth participate in the competition. Meanwhile, in real conditions, drone operators are required to be able not only to control a drone, but also to simultaneously solve other important and necessary tasks: to detect and recognize the target, solve information problems, make decisions related to the use of fire, and determine the damage caused. " It is planned that next year universities and other educational organizations of the Russian Ministry of Defense will be involved in the drone biathlon

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According to Igor Denisov, the key issues in the context of the development of unmanned aerial vehicles today are the autonomy of drones, the management of groups of vehicles (swarm technologies) and energy saving issues. According to him, in the near future drones will have more and more autonomy, and the operator's tasks will be reduced: they will mainly consist in correctly setting tasks for a group of drones.

"The area of

​ ​ the nearest development of unmanned aerial vehicles is everything related to artificial intelligence: vision technologies, distributed control issues in a group of drones, effective task execution by devices that independently coordinate with each other, exchange information and solve a common problem," - notes Igor Denisov.

When it comes to drone flights over long distances and the transportation of goods, the issue of power supply of devices is also relevant. In the future, solar energy technologies, fuel cells, hydrogen power, etc. can be used for these purposes. Considerable attention is paid to the economic aspects, in particular, the creation of functional low-cost drones.

The Advanced Research Foundation is developing a concept and competition program for autonomous drones, including those grouped on the principle of swarm control. It is expected that in the coming years autonomous drones will be able to compete in solving various problems not only under the control of a human operator, but also acting independently and competing with a person, including in those tasks that only a person can solve today.

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