The first footage of tests of the Russian mobile air defense system "Rapira-2" has been published. The "Rapira-2" system is mounted on the AMN-590951 "Spartak" multi-purpose armored vehicle and is designed to detect, track and neutralize small air targets, including drones. The "Rapira-2" air defense system is equipped with a PKTM machine gun of 7.62 mm caliber. An electro-optical system is used to track and target drones. The system has a thermal imager, electronic warfare and a laser rangefinder. The "Rapira-3" air defense system has also been created; it is equipped, presumably, with modified 80-mm S-8 missiles; the differences between these systems are minimal. The "Rapira" air defense system is capable of detecting drones at a range of up to 20 kilometers.
Footage has been published of the Russian Navy's Il-38N anti-submarine aircraft flying past the Sapphire Princess cruise liner. The liner belongs to the American cruise line Princess Cruises. The aircraft greeted the ship's passengers by shaking its wings. Technical information about the Il-38N aircraft is available on the channel. The video was most likely filmed over the Pacific Ocean.
Russian mechanics have restored a Ukrainian Kirpi armored personnel carrier, made in Turkey. The Kirpi armored vehicle was abandoned by a Ukrainian unit in the Kursk region of Russia after three wheels were damaged. During its evacuation by the Russian 83rd separate guards airborne assault brigade, the armored vehicle was attacked by a Ukrainian drone. Mechanics have restored the Kirpi armored personnel carrier, which is now used by Russian units. The Turkish Kirpi 4x4 armored vehicle was developed by the BMS company in 2009, technical information about it is in the link to the video in the comments to the video. Kirpi armored personnel carriers are well-rated by military experts and receive positive feedback in the Ukrainian army. Ukraine has received about two hundred Kirpi 4x4 armored vehicles, the main purpose of which is to transport personnel. Several captured Kirpi armored vehicles are reportedly already being used by the Russian army.
We publish footage of the production of the Russian loitering munition "KUB" by ZALA AERO. The drone "KUB" has been used since 2022, it was shown for the first time in 2019, it is still being produced despite the appearance of the drone "Lancet". The drone "KUB" is cheaper than the drone "Lancet", it is mainly equipped with a high-explosive fragmentation warhead with octogen. Due to its tactical and technical characteristics, the drone "KUB" demonstrates high efficiency in defeating enemy manpower. Now an automatic target designation system is being introduced at the final stage of the flight. The kamikaze drone "KUB" is constantly being upgraded, it is made of radio-absorbing materials. The exact characteristics of the drone "KUB" are difficult to name, since it is constantly being improved. Now it is known that the weight of the drone "KUB" is from 10 to 15 kg, the flight range already exceeds 50 km. The drone reaches speeds of up to 130 kilometers per hour and carries a payload of 3 kg; the drone’s flight duration is 30 minutes.
Footage of the launch of the UMBP D-30SN guided aerial bombs by the Russian Su-34 aircraft has been published. The combat use of the UMBP D-30SN can be seen in the link in the comments to the video. The universal inter-service gliding munition UMBP D-30SN is something between a bomb and a classic missile. This is not a bomb with a UMPK, the inter-service munition D-30SN initially has a GLONASS/GPS guidance module and an in-air gliding system. It can be launched from both the Smerch MLRS and the Tornado-S MLRS at a range of up to 300-330 km.
The UMBP D-30SN guided bomb is based on the 250-kilogram FAB-250 high-explosive aerial bomb. The American analogue, the GBU-39 SDB guided bomb, has a larger caliber. The D-30SN bomb has a small effective reflective surface, making it harder for air defense to detect. The D-30SN has an effective scattering area of 0.05-0.07 square meters, while the FAB bomb with UMPK has an effective scattering area of 0.3 to 0.5 square meters. The FAB bomb is detected by air defense at a distance of about 60 km or more, while the D-30SN is detected at a maximum range of 30 km. When dropped from an aircraft at a speed of 1250-1350 km/h and an altitude of 12 km, the D-30SN has a range of up to 160 km, with a deviation from the target of up to 5-7 meters.
The Russian Air Force has received another batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers, the number is not reported. The Su-34 aircraft received an updated software and hardware weapons control system for more effective use of guided aerial bombs with UMPK modules. The use of bombs with UMPK allowed the Su-34 to carry out high-altitude patrols and reduce the risk of aircraft being hit by an air defense system.
Footage of testing the Russian drone interceptor "Osoed", the company OOO "Ostrovtsy Invest". The drone has already been tested, it is especially effective against drones such as DJI Mavic. The FPV interceptor "Osoed" is equipped with a special mechanism with a Kevlar net, which is automatically fired at a distance of 5-6 meters from the enemy drone. Ramming the enemy drone is also possible. The drone is already at the stage of launching serial production, there are already orders from the military. The drone is equipped with a jam-proof channel and develops a speed of up to 140 km / h at altitudes of up to 5000 meters, the range of the drone is up to 6 km, flight time is up to 24 minutes.
Russian engineering units showed an episode of the creation of a pontoon crossing in the Kursk region of Russia. Pontoon crossings are created to move civilians, they are also used by army units. Work on installing a pontoon crossing or ferry begins with choosing a suitable location and conducting engineering reconnaissance. During reconnaissance, the safety of the original and opposite banks is checked, and the depth of the reservoir is also measured. Then a truck drives up to the river and drops sections into the water, which open in the water. As soon as the three links are connected, the BMK-460 tugboat, capable of carrying more than 50 tons, takes them for tow.
Footage of a Russian Su-35S aircraft patrolling the Kursk region of Russia. The Su-35S fighter is armed with an air-to-ground anti-radar missile Kh-31P, an air-to-air medium-range missile R-77 (RVV-SD) and an air-to-air super-long-range missile R-37M (RVV-BD). During patrols, the Su-35S fighter uses the Irbis-E onboard radar to search for cruise missiles and aircraft at a range of up to 400 km.
The operation of the protective system of the Russian T-90M Proryv tank, filmed from a first-person perspective. The tank is equipped with the Shtora-1 optical-electronic countermeasure system. When the laser rangefinder installed on the enemy's ATGM is detected, the system is activated automatically. Examples of operation are also at the end of the video. The tank's turret rotates and the 902 Tucha launcher fires an 81-mm 3D17 aerosol munition. The 3D17 munition creates a smoke screen at a distance of about 300 meters from the tank. The smoke screen with metal particles camouflages the tank. The length of the smoke screen is 30-45 meters, the height is from 4 to 8 meters. The tank protection system with the 902 Tucha installation was developed in the 1980s, it has been tested by time but already needs to be modernized, since it does not protect against all ATGMs. In 2021, a new system based on 76 mm ammunition was developed, but there is no data on its adoption into service. The Russian protection system 902 "Tucha" is produced in several versions: 902A, 902B, 902V, 902G and 902U.
Footage of a Russian homemade robotic platform armed with the Konkurs-M ATGM. The homemade robot is also equipped with a small-sized electronic warfare system, the model is unknown. The robotic platform is equipped with thermal imaging command and telemetry channels for controlling the tracked platform and launcher guidance drives. Two secure channels are used to transmit video images from the 9K111M4 ATGM and from the platform control cameras. This robot can hit armored targets at a range of up to 4 kilometers, with armor up to 800 millimeters, protected by dynamic protection. The operating time, model, price and other characteristics of the robotic platform are not reported.
FPV drones "Ovod-S" with homing have entered the Russian troops, about 4000 in September. Despite the skepticism of many viewers, the production of drones has been established. We publish footage from the production of these drones and an interview with the developers at the end of the video. In the video, you can see how the homing system "Square" works. The drone is also equipped with a new cheap projectile for drones, it was shown earlier. The homing system uses technical vision and neural network, for the drone to recognize objects. The guidance system allows you to attack any targets, the accuracy of its use is about 90%. When the operator sees a target, he presses a button and the drone flies to the target even under the influence of electronic warfare. The drone "Ovod-S" has a remote detonation and self-destruction function, as well as a multi-stage protection system when equipping the warhead. The Ovod drone exists in different modifications, the combat load of the drone is about 3.5 kilograms, the flight range is about 8 kilometers at a speed of 150-180 km / h, the flight time is 8-10 minutes. The price of the Ovod drones is from 40 to 69 thousand rubles. Or from $ 411 to 710
In Russia, tests of the Goliath optical-electronic reconnaissance drone have been completed. The Goliath UAV is designed to conduct aerial reconnaissance in real time, capture and track a target on command from the operator, and destroy unarmored vehicles and personnel. The drone can be adopted by tactical units and Russian security forces. The drone is controlled from a remote control developed by engineers at the Kalashnikov Concern. The drone receives and transmits data in real time, which allows it to quickly respond to changes in the situation on the battlefield. The drone has an automatic return to base function if communication is lost and is capable of operating in poor weather conditions. The Goliath drone will be equipped with a multispectral optical-electronic module operating in the IR range. The drones are supplied in transport cases of various configurations: for six or for one drone. Both types of cases are equipped with a built-in charging system. There is no technical information on the drone.
The first hovering flight was performed by the Russian modernized Mi-34M1 helicopter, equipped with a VK-650V turboshaft engine manufactured by UEC-Klimov. The Mi-34M1 helicopter is a modernized version of the light helicopter of the Mi-34S family, equipped with piston engines. Serial production of the VK-650V engine, designed for Russian multi-purpose and special helicopters with a takeoff weight of up to 4 tons, is planned to be launched in 2025. A new gearbox was also tested on the helicopter. It is believed that the helicopter will compete with the most popular family of GA helicopters in the world, Robinson.
The Zerkaltse electronic warfare system for UAVs has appeared in Russia. The electronic warfare system scans video channels in flight; when an active video communication channel from another drone is detected, the system begins to suppress the signal of this frequency. In the video, you can see how the device records a signal at a frequency of 5825 MHz and weaker signals at other frequencies. The Zerkaltse electronic warfare system is designed primarily to suppress FPV drone control channels. It is reported that the electronic warfare system is effective. The Zerkaltse electronic warfare system scans about 80 channels in 5 seconds and records the most active ones, after which it begins to suppress the video stream. There is no technical data on the Zerkaltse electronic warfare system; presumably, it has a small range. The manufacturer, price, and what UAVs it is installed on are also unknown.
An episode of the transfer of "Scalpel" drones to Russian servicemen has been published. Judging by the video, the transfer took place in the Kursk region of Russia, to which units is unknown. Russian "Scalpel" drones are considered a cheap analogue of the Russian "Lancet" drone. Their tests were last shown, judging by the video, the tests are finished and the "Scalpel" drones are being delivered to the troops in small batches.
A group of Russian military personnel began developing a remote-controlled T-72B3M tank privately. The remote-controlled tank is controlled via a communications repeater drone at a range of about 100 km, the drone is also used for surveillance. The tank will be controlled via four channels. The tank is already equipped with anti-drone protection in the form of "Mangala", electronic warfare has not yet been installed. Details in the video.
The crew of a Russian tank showed off a homemade defense against drones, in the form of "steel dreadlocks." For the first time, steel cables were attached to a tank's protective canopy instead of chains and netting to protect against drones.
The first 50 serial robotic complexes "Courier" were received by the Russian troops, technical information is on the channel. According to Rostec, the Russian robotic platform "Courier" successfully passed all tests. Various weapon modules can be installed on the robot, such as automatic grenade launchers, anti-tank missile systems, machine guns. It is reported that it is also capable of transporting up to 13 people on a trailer and laying mines. According to the creators, the production of ground drones is gradually being scaled up.
