NBC protection personnel of the Russian Forces Group Center have begun using Kurier ground-based robotic systems to lay smoke screens. In the video, the robot lays a standardized UDSh smoke bomb, designed to lay camouflage aerosol screens. The UDSh smoke bomb weighs 13.5 kg and has a diameter of 320 mm. It creates a smoke screen lasting 8-10 minutes and extending 100-150 meters.
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Russia Is Building Huge Protective Shelters For Its Strategic Bombers
In a break in decades of doctrine that left its prized bombers exposed, Russia is building shelters for them at a highly-targeted air base. Satellite imagery shows multiple large shelters under construction, underscoring Moscow’s efforts to harden its most valuable aviation assets against...
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The maiden flight of the Russian Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft took place at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. The flight lasted approximately 50 minutes and took place at altitudes of up to 2,000 meters and speeds of up to 600 km/h. The flight mission was fully accomplished, and there were no complaints regarding the aircraft.
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.
Crews from the 2nd Separate Artillery Brigade of the Southern Group of Russian Forces demonstrated the assembly and launch of the Lancet-51 drone. The Lancet drone is used against all types of targets, including naval ones, and is particularly effective against artillery, radars, and air defense systems. The Lancet-51 drone, officially designated "Product 51," is continuously being upgraded.
The Russian Ministry of Defense demonstrated the Su-34 frontline fighter-bomber with the FAB-1500-M54 bomb and its release for the first time. The FAB-1500 is equipped with a UMPK module. The FAB-1500 high-explosive aerial bomb was adopted in 1954 and is designed to destroy fortified enemy targets. Today, the bomb with the UMPK module is a cheap and effective weapon for Russian aviation; a video of its use is available on the channel. The FAB-1500-M54 aerial bomb weighs 1,550 kg, and its TNT warhead weighs 675-725 kg. Upon impact, the bomb's fragmentation and shockwave have a damage radius of up to 500 meters. The bomb is capable of destroying bunkers at a depth of up to 20 meters and penetrating up to three meters of reinforced concrete. The bomb is 2,765 mm long and 630 mm in diameter. When dropped from an altitude of 12 km and equipped with a pulse-jet engine, the FAB-1500 bomb has a range of up to 150 km. The bomb is launched from Su-34M fighter-bombers and Su-35S multirole fighters.
The Russian United Engine Corporation (UEC) unveiled the APD-13 two-stroke, two-cylinder engine for drones. The engine has already undergone a series of flight tests, including on a test bench. It demonstrated reliable operation and confirmed its technical specifications. Weighing 3.4 kg and compact in size, the APD-13 engine is capable of powering UAVs at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters. Its displacement is 130 cm³, output is 13 hp, and its piston stroke is 37.5 mm.
Russia has begun testing an aircraft-type UAV controlled via fiber optic cable. The Russian Alpha Experimental Design Bureau (OKB) developed the fiber-optic UAV. According to the developers, the UAV could become an improved version of the Molniya drone. Currently, the Russian and other militaries do not have aircraft-type UAVs operating via fiber optic cable; they currently use only FPV drones. The developers have managed to maintain the payload capacity of this size UAV, which reaches 8 kg. These UAVs currently have a range of up to 50 km. Three drones are currently being developed, two of which are already being tested. UAVs have the advantage over FPV drones of having a longer range, longer flight time, and a higher payload capacity.
The Russian electronic intelligence system "Gadalka" (Gadalka), manufactured by Groza, was unveiled at an exhibition in Kazan. The system is designed to detect aerial targets and identify reconnaissance drones. It operates in passive mode and does not emit its own radio waves; it only receives signals from detected objects. The system has a range of up to 50 kilometers. To locate targets, it analyzes signals across a wide frequency range—from 890 to 6000 MHz. The system can simultaneously monitor five frequency bands. Information about detected objects is transmitted to service members in real time via the Glaz/Groza battle management system.
russia Unveils New T-80 Hybrid That Eliminates Need for Kharkiv-Built Engine | Defense Express
With russia's stockpile of T-80 tanks for refurbishment nearly exhausted, the Kremlin has turned to building a "hybrid" that effectively resembles a T-80UE-1 upgraded to the T-80BVM standard
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At the Drone Expo 2026 exhibition in Kazan, a Russian UAZ vehicle with protection against FPV drones and new armor was showcased. In addition to anti-drone spikes, the UAZ is also equipped with composite hardening armor. The same protective solutions as standard military body armor were used in the creation of the armor. Resin-based armor elements were embedded in a reinforcing base and applied to the vehicle. As explained by the managing partner of NPO Photopolymer, the resin polymerizes under ultraviolet light and rigidly holds its shape, allowing this armor to be applied to any surface. Tests have shown that the composite armor meets protection classes Br5 (against 7.62mm bullets) and C2 (against fragments). The material maintains its properties under extreme conditions.
At the Drone Expo 2026 exhibition in Kazan, the Russian corporate group Groza unveiled the new "Night Witch" hexacopter. The heavy-lift "Night Witch" drone is designed for aerial minelaying, bombing enemy positions, and delivering supplies to hard-to-reach areas. The drone has a maximum payload capacity of 15 kg, with which it can cover a distance of 7 km and fly for up to 20 minutes. With an optimal payload of 10 kg, the drone's performance improves: its operational range extends to 20 km, and its flight time increases to 45 minutes.
Search-and-rescue exercises were conducted by Russia's Pacific Fleet. The drills featured rare footage of the AS-40 deep-submergence vehicle docking with a submarine, as called for in the exercise plan. The AS-40 "Bester-1" (Project 18271) deep-submergence rescue vehicle was built at the Admiralty Shipyards in St. Petersburg in 2016. The AS-40 is air-transportable and can be deployed from various rescue vessels. It communicates with the mother ship via radio; if the radio fails, the "Bester" deploys a special cable overboard to transmit signals. The vehicle can rescue personnel from a distressed submarine using a "dry" transfer method via a special docking chamber. Constructed from titanium, the AS-40 can dive to depths of up to 750 meters and evacuate up to 22 people. Specifications for the AS-40 include a submerged displacement of 39.5 tons, an endurance of 3 days, a speed of 3 knots, an operating range of 11.5 nautical miles, and a crew of three.
Rare footage shows exercises involving the Russian Northern Fleet’s *Ivan Papanin*, an ice-class patrol ship, in the Barents Sea. During the drills, the ship fired its AK-176MA naval gun at targets located 10 kilometers away. The crew also practiced using an electronic warfare system to counter drones. The *Ivan Papanin* is a state-of-the-art Project 23550 ice-class patrol ship that entered service with the Russian Navy in September 2025.
Servicemen from the 1614th Separate Engineer Battalion of the Center Group in Russia demonstrated one of the methods for demining an area.
Mine destruction is accomplished using a robotic system and an FPV drone with a payload. Upon detecting an explosive device, the drone drops a munition to destroy the mine.
Mine destruction is accomplished using a robotic system and an FPV drone with a payload. Upon detecting an explosive device, the drone drops a munition to destroy the mine.
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