Armament of the Russian Army

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Russian Molniya drones have begun using the American Starlink satellite communications system; the first photos of the drones have already emerged. It's unclear how many of these drones there are, but they already have dedicated antenna slots for Starlink Mini antennas. Using Starlink communication systems will allow the drones to operate over longer distances and improve the immunity of communication channels to interference. Currently, electronic warfare systems find it difficult to jam Starlink communication channels over large areas. It's worth noting that the Ukrainian army has long been using the Starlink communication system in its drones.

 

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Pilots of Russia's Northern Fleet shared rare footage of Su-24M bombers refueling in mid-air. During a routine flight shift, the crews of Su-24M frontline bombers practiced one of the most challenging aspects of pilot training: aerial refueling. Operating in designated areas, the Su-24Ms approached and performed a contact docking with the refueling cones of an Il-78 tanker. The maneuvers were performed during the polar night, taking into account the challenging weather conditions of the Far North. Airborne refueling is one of the most challenging aspects of pilot training.

 

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The Russian Army's Kurier robotic system has begun to be equipped with electronic warfare stations. The electronic warfare station is designed to jam drones; its model and specifications were not disclosed. Tests utilized various operating modes against FPV drones to determine the effective jamming range and the system's performance in the challenging conditions of modern combat. The robot's range, speed, chassis maneuverability, and battery life without recharging were also tested.

 

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RU POV: Russian Pantsir-S1 with additional protection and electronic warfare system​

 

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Tests of the Russian hand-held net launcher "Spider" 2.0, designed to intercept drones at close range, developed by KPB Polet. We previously featured a drone interceptor with a net from this company. It's worth noting that the device is already in limited use in the army; a second version has been released, but the Ministry of Defense has not yet purchased these anti-drone systems en masse. The net launcher "Spider" 2.0 features a metal reinforcement in the central section and upgraded charges, increasing the target engagement range to 30 meters. The net launcher consists of a net and a pyrotechnic cartridge, and is designed for a single shot, after which it is reloaded. The net launcher is capable of:
immobilizing a flying drone, changing its flight path, or causing the drone to detonate if a contact fuse is installed. The net size is up to 2.7 meters. Detailed specifications are shown on the screen at the end of the video.