Footage from a Russian repair unit of the 79th Motorized Rifle Regiment, 18th Guards Motorized Rifle Division, 11th Army Corps of the North Group of Forces. The video shows the installation of a homemade anti-drone system called "Hedgehog," also known as "Dikobraz," on a Russian T-80B tank. The video also shows a T-72B3M tank equipped with additional protection. It's worth noting that effective anti-drone protection for tanks has yet to be developed. Due to the lack of protection, many armies simply install gratings or nets on their tanks.
Sea trials of the Russian high-speed unmanned boat "Kama" took place in the Sea of Japan on Sakhalin Island. Previously, the Russian company ZALA, manufacturer of the Lancet drones, unveiled another version of the KAMA marine drones. The drones are different; visually, the previously unveiled marine drone is larger and equipped with two motors. The Kama marine drone is designed for operation in open waters and can operate autonomously. Currently, the drone is controlled using the GEOKOSMOS communication and navigation system. Technical details have not yet been released.
A mini-helicopter for soldiers. Engineers at the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, working with leading Russian engineering teams, have created a manned micro-helicopter for quickly traversing minefields, water obstacles, and other hazardous terrain. According to the developers, the helicopter is intended to be an alternative to quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles. The helicopter can be assembled on-site in approximately half an hour. The micro-helicopter's simple controls are designed for operators already experienced in manually piloting FPV drones. Specifications have not yet been released.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the use of new BM-70 drones, previously identified by experts as the BM-35 "Italmas." The video shows the first footage of a BM-70 drone launch. BM-70 drones are designed to strike important enemy targets, such as warehouses, reinforced concrete structures, and command posts, at a range of approximately 100 km. Examples of their use are available on the channel. The drone's specifications are currently classified. As information becomes available, we will add it to the video description. The BM-70 drone is resistant to electronic warfare. It features autonomous guidance during the final phase of flight, reducing the likelihood of signal jamming or interception. The drone can be used at any time of day or night; its communication system is currently unknown. The BM-70 drone can be launched in 10 minutes from any twenty-meter platform, including trucks. The price of the BM-70 drone is unknown, but it should be cheaper than the Geranium-2 drones.
The Mnogotochie anti-drone cartridges have begun to be delivered to the Russian military. Journalist Alexey Egorov demonstrated the use of the Mnogotochie cartridges using an AK-74M assault rifle. The Mnogotochie cartridges were developed by the Russian holding company High Precision Systems. The 5.45×39mm SC 226 and 7.62×54mm SC 228 ammunition contain a three-element bullet that separates in flight. The cartridges are manufactured using standard cartridge cases and propellant powder, significantly simplifying their production.
Flight tests of the Russian Molniya interceptor drone, developed by the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research and Production Center in the Tomsk Region, have been completed. The interceptor drone features a combined control and guidance system. Upon launch, the drone is guided by an operator; upon establishing visual contact with the target, homing mode is engaged using a video camera; in poor visibility, a thermal imager is used. If interception is unsuccessful, the drone can return to its launch site and land. This air defense system must also include detection systems—radar or electro-optical—allowing it to operate at a range of up to 5 km. The Molniya interceptor drone, weighing approximately 2.5 kg, can carry a 300-gram warhead; upon detonation, the warhead has a kill radius of 5 meters. The drone's maximum flight speed is 330 km/h. The drone is ready for serial production.
