Russian Tu-22M3 long-range bombers carried out a scheduled flight over the neutral waters of the Baltic Sea. The Tu-22M3 is armed with the Kh-32 cruise missile, which can strike targets at ranges of up to 1,000 km. The flight lasted five hours, and the Tu-22M3 was escorted by Su-27SM and Su-30SM fighters from the Russian Baltic Fleet's naval aviation. During some stages of the Tu-22M3's flight, foreign Typhoon FGR.4 and SAAB JAS-39C Gripen fighters were spotted.
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Russia transfers Karakurt-class missile corvette Amur from Black Sea to Baltic Fleet
Russia has transferred the Project 22800 small missile ship Amur from the Black Sea Fleet to the Baltic Fleet, confirmed by imagery taken at Petrovskaya Harbor
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Servicemen from the repair and recovery battalion of the 20th Russian Army demonstrated tests of the Arbalet interceptor drone. The drone is armed with an AKS-74U assault rifle. Early versions of this drone have been demonstrated previously, and operators are reportedly already being trained on these drones. The number of drones produced has not been announced, and the drones' technical specifications are still unknown. The main challenge in developing the drone was balancing the weapon to ensure flight stability and reducing the recoil of the assault rifle when fired. The drone's estimated flight time is 10-15 minutes, and it carries 30 rounds of ammunition. Judging by the video, the Russian interceptor drone performs well and is suitable for use against infantry, replacing the explosive-armed FPV drones currently in use.
The Kuryer NRTK robotic systems, actively used by the Russian army, are equipped with fiber-optic control. The first prototypes of the robot were demonstrated by military personnel. Based on the size of the fiber-optic cable spool, the robot's operating range can be estimated at 50 to 100 kilometers. The Russian army also operates the Depesha tracked drone, which is controlled via fiber-optic cable.
This year's fifth batch of new Russian Su-35S fighter jets, manufactured by the Yury Gagarin Aircraft Plant, has been delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The previous batch of Su-35S aircraft was delivered in September. The Su-35S aircraft have completed a full cycle of factory testing, have been accepted by technical staff, and tested in various operating modes.
The previous batch of Su-35S aircraft was delivered in September. The Su-35S aircraft have completed a full cycle of factory testing, have been accepted by technical staff, and tested in various operating modes.
The Russian Project 09851 special-purpose nuclear submarine Khabarovsk was launched from its slipway at the Sevmash shipyard. The Khabarovsk submarine was specifically designed and built to carry Poseidon supertorpedoes. The submarine will also carry new underwater weapons and robotic systems. The Khabarovsk submarine is the second, after the Belgorod submarine, to carry Poseidon deep-diving torpedoes. The Project 09851 Khabarovsk submarine features a low-noise, cavitation-free waterjet propulsion system and is also equipped with an advanced sound-absorbing hull coating.
Russian tanks with the "Tsar-Brabo" protection system have begun to be equipped with the homemade "Ezh" (Hedgehog) protection system, which has proven to be more effective against drones. In the video, the unusual appearance of this tank is actually a T-80BVM. The "Ezh" protection system, also known as the "Dikobraz" (Porcupine), is essentially the same version of the "Tsar-Brabo" protection system, but reinforced with iron rods or unbraided iron wire. When a tank is struck by an FPV drone, the cumulative jet of the drone's ammunition loses its penetrating power. There are cases where this protection system has withstood strikes from dozens of FPV drones. It's worth noting that until a proper active tank defense against FPV drones is developed, such designs will continue to develop.
The United Aircraft Corporation delivered a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of Defense in November. This is the sixth batch of Su-34 aircraft this year. The Su-34 can carry 8 tons of combat payload, distributed across 12 hardpoints. The aircraft can also be used for aerial reconnaissance missions. The Su-34 crew is protected by 17 mm of armor. The Su-34 fighter-bomber "confirmed its status as the best aircraft in its class."
The Russian army has begun actively using heavy Italmas drones. They were first reported in 2023, but technical information was scant. The drone, "Izdeliye-54" or "Italmas," is the name of a flower. Ukrainian sources refer to the drone as the BM-35. The Italmas drone was developed by Aeroscan, a member of the ZALA Aero group, the developer of the Lancet drone. The Italmas drone has a composite fuselage with easily removable fuel tanks in the wings. The drone can be used for reconnaissance and group operations; it is equipped with a night vision camera and can direct artillery fire in real time. The drone can be launched into autonomous flight and set to search for a specific target, or it can be controlled by an operator. The drone is approximately 2 meters long and has a wingspan of 1.8 meters. It is equipped with an internal combustion engine and can reach speeds of up to 200 km/h at an altitude of up to 4,000 meters. The drone has a range of over 200 km and can carry a payload of up to 40 kg. Flight time is up to 2 hours. The drone can be launched from a catapult or a mobile platform. The estimated price of the Italmas drone is 5 million rubles (US$55,000).
Russian company LazerBuzz unveiled a "Posoh" laser system designed to destroy FPV drones. The "Posoh" laser can already automatically destroy UAVs in 0.5 seconds. Technical details are scarce, but it is known that the company's goal was to create an inexpensive, compact air defense system to destroy FPV drones. Judging by the video, the air defense system is targeted using an optical channel. The "staff" laser, with a power of 3 kW, can already destroy drones at a range of up to 700 meters. According to the developer, further increasing the laser's power could significantly increase its cost. The system is powered by batteries that can be charged by a generator in the field. The "staff" air defense system is designed to protect critical infrastructure from drones. The project is ready, but requires funding for production.
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