Russia UAV programs, News & Update

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A new UAV, the Albatros-U, developed by Albatros LLC, has been unveiled in Russia. Designed to engage fortified ground targets and armored vehicles, the UAV is already undergoing military testing. It is equipped with a thermal imaging camera, enabling the detection, identification, and tracking of targets around the clock and in conditions of poor visibility. The Albatros-U has a takeoff weight of 30 kg and a wingspan of 3 meters, and it carries a payload of up to 10 kg.

 

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The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that the "Malysh" interceptor drone has entered service with the 506th Motorized Rifle Regiment. Designed for use at the tactical depth of combat engagement, the "Malysh" features a highly simplified design. The drone boasts a strong rate of climb, reaching an altitude of 300 meters in 10 seconds. While it performs kinetic intercepts of UAVs, it can also be fitted with a warhead weighing up to 500 grams. The "Malysh" has a flight range of approximately 35 km, a cruising speed of 170–190 km/h, and an operating altitude of up to 5 km.

 

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The Russian company KB Veter has demonstrated the "Veter PRO" interceptor drone, which has already successfully undergone field trials with Russian troops. The drone is assembled from Russian-made components; the only imported element is the camera module. The interceptor drone operates either autonomously or under operator control. It reaches speeds of up to 260 km/h and is capable of carrying a payload of up to 850 grams.