Russia Tests Armed Drone Swarms, Probing NATO Defenses
The Russian military is advancing its drone capabilities, now testing mixed swarms of armed Shahed drones and decoys. These trials, including incursions into Polish airspace, aim to probe NATO's defenses. The Ministry of Defense (MOD) has long discussed the potential of swarm and group use for autonomous systems, with recent attacks on Russian bases in Syria further emphasizing their utility.
The MOD is working on various drone swarm projects. It's testing communication between leader and follower drones in the Staya-93 proposal. Additionally, it's designing an underwater microbot swarm capable of operating in Arctic conditions. These swarms can overwhelm defenses, strike multiple targets, and cause confusion among opposing forces.
Russia is not alone in exploring drone swarms. Other militaries, such as the US, are also developing and conceptualizing similar technologies. The MOD has launched multiple concept developments for using robotic systems in urban warfare and operations involving unmanned ground vehicles and aerial drones. The first aerial swarm trial was conducted in 2020, using three different drone types extensively in Syria. Currently, the MOD is developing a specialized unmanned aerial vehicle to identify and combat enemy submarines, operating in a swarm with artificial intelligence elements.
Russia's MOD is actively advancing drone swarm technology, with recent trials and developments in underwater and aerial systems. These advancements aim to enhance Russia's military capabilities and counter potential threats. The MOD's focus on this area reflects a global trend in military technology, with other nations also exploring similar drone swarm concepts.
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