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.
Russian and Sri Lankan military personnel practiced their skills during the first joint exercise, "Wolverine Trail 2025." The exercise is taking place at the Sri Lanka Ground Forces Training Center.
The main goal of these exercises is to practice combating illegal armed groups and to exchange unique experience: Russian soldiers will share new tactics and learn the intricacies of conducting operations in tropical jungle conditions from Sri Lankan troops. Judging by the video, Russian units also brought Kurier NRTK robotic systems to Sri Lanka.
The main goal of these exercises is to practice combating illegal armed groups and to exchange unique experience: Russian soldiers will share new tactics and learn the intricacies of conducting operations in tropical jungle conditions from Sri Lankan troops. Judging by the video, Russian units also brought Kurier NRTK robotic systems to Sri Lanka.
Russia conducted a test launch of the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile. The RS-24 Yars is a Russian strategic missile system with a solid-fuel mobile and silo-based intercontinental ballistic missile, developed by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology and first tested in 2007. Yars missiles are manufactured by the Votkinsk Plant in Udmurtia. The Barguzin rail-mobile missile system is based on the Yars.
The RS-24 Yars missile system's launcher is mounted on the chassis of a MAZ-MZKT-7922 tractor. It has a speed of up to 45 km/h and a range of up to 500 km. MAZ truck drivers undergo special training. The RS-24 Yars is based on the Soviet Topol-M missile system. The service life of the Yars missiles is 1.5 times longer than that of the Topol-M. Russia currently has an estimated 180 mobile RS-24 Yars missiles and approximately 24 silo-based missiles, with the number of missiles growing due to rearmament. The system also includes a decoy battalion with inflatable missile mock-ups and engine simulators. Mobile Yars missiles, with their escorts, typically travel up to 100 kilometers in uninhabited areas, constantly being tracked by satellites.
Currently, modern missile defense systems are unable to predict the missiles' flight trajectory. Active countermeasures and false targets are used during the missiles' flight. The three-stage RS-24 missile is 17.8 meters long, 1.86 meters in diameter, and weighs 46 tons. It is armed with four multiple independently targetable warheads with a yield of up to 500 kilotons each. For comparison, the yield of the Hiroshima bomb was 15 kilotons. The missile's circular error from the target is 120-150 meters. The RS-24 Yars missile has a range of up to 12,000 km. Launch preparation time is a few minutes.
The RS-24 Yars missile system's launcher is mounted on the chassis of a MAZ-MZKT-7922 tractor. It has a speed of up to 45 km/h and a range of up to 500 km. MAZ truck drivers undergo special training. The RS-24 Yars is based on the Soviet Topol-M missile system. The service life of the Yars missiles is 1.5 times longer than that of the Topol-M. Russia currently has an estimated 180 mobile RS-24 Yars missiles and approximately 24 silo-based missiles, with the number of missiles growing due to rearmament. The system also includes a decoy battalion with inflatable missile mock-ups and engine simulators. Mobile Yars missiles, with their escorts, typically travel up to 100 kilometers in uninhabited areas, constantly being tracked by satellites.
Currently, modern missile defense systems are unable to predict the missiles' flight trajectory. Active countermeasures and false targets are used during the missiles' flight. The three-stage RS-24 missile is 17.8 meters long, 1.86 meters in diameter, and weighs 46 tons. It is armed with four multiple independently targetable warheads with a yield of up to 500 kilotons each. For comparison, the yield of the Hiroshima bomb was 15 kilotons. The missile's circular error from the target is 120-150 meters. The RS-24 Yars missile has a range of up to 12,000 km. Launch preparation time is a few minutes.
Kazakhstan's press service published footage of an honor guard of Russian Su-35S fighter jets escorting Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's Airbus A321-211. The escort extended from the Kazakh border to Moscow. The Su-35S were armed with R-77-1 air-to-air missiles. The R-77-1 medium-range missile was adopted by Russia in 1994 and upgraded to the RVV-SD version.
Russian robotic systems, such as the Kurier robotic system with the Ignis laser mine-clearing system, are already being successfully used in Russia's Kursk region. The rapid adoption of this new system by the army is noteworthy. The system has demonstrated high effectiveness in clearing anti-tank and anti-personnel mines from various countries, anti-tank grenade launcher ammunition, projectiles, and portable anti-tank guided missiles. For the first time, engineers demonstrated munitions cleared by the Kurier robot.
Uralvagonzavod Concern delivered a batch of TOS-1A Solntsepek combat vehicles to the Russian Armed Forces. This batch of TOS-1A Solntsepek vehicles is equipped with a new anti-drone system. Rostec reported that this system remains one of the most effective modern Russian weapons systems, with no direct equivalents. It's worth noting that the specific anti-drone system used was not disclosed.
The TOS-1A Solntsepek combat vehicles are based on the T-72 tank chassis. Their firing range can vary from hundreds of meters to 15 kilometers when using TOS-2 (Tosochka) ammunition. A full salvo from the TOS-1A Solntsepek can cover an area of up to 40,000 square meters.
The TOS-1A Solntsepek combat vehicles are based on the T-72 tank chassis. Their firing range can vary from hundreds of meters to 15 kilometers when using TOS-2 (Tosochka) ammunition. A full salvo from the TOS-1A Solntsepek can cover an area of up to 40,000 square meters.
North Korean Army personnel have returned to Russia's Kursk region, according to military correspondent Alexander Kots. Soldiers of the Korean People's Army, along with Russian sappers, are participating in mine clearance operations in the border area of Russia's Kursk region. The DPRK sappers are also undergoing additional training at training centers of the Russian engineering troops. Russian sappers have organized specialized training for their Korean counterparts, including Russian language instruction for professional communication. The Russian Uran-6 and Stalker-IV robotic systems are being used for mine clearance operations; a review of these systems is available in the video's link and comments. The sappers also use the OVR-2-02 combined arms mine clearance kit and IMP-3 metal detectors. A three-tier inspection system is in place, with two more waves following the first. It is currently unknown how long the North Korean sappers will remain in Russia's Kursk region.
Servicemen from the 47th Tank Division of Russia's Western Group of Forces have begun training on the multifunctional robotic system "Courier." The video also shows the robot's battery being replaced. The remotely controlled tracked systems "Courier" are currently in active use by the Russian Army; they are the first fully operational robotic system. Operators of the combat robots "Courier" are trained to perform fire support, engineering support, and logistics missions.
The first footage of the Russian Belogor heavy mine-clearing vehicle being tested has been released. No further information on the vehicle's performance is available yet. The Belogor mine-clearing vehicle is believed to weigh approximately 25 tons, is remotely controlled via radio, and is equipped with a milling and demolition flail. Unlike most mine-clearing vehicles currently on the market, the Belogor was designed from the outset to clear not only anti-personnel mines but also anti-tank mines. It's worth noting that the Russian military still lacks vehicles capable of remotely clearing anti-tank mines.
A new Russian VTOL interceptor drone was unveiled in Moscow. The drone was developed with the support of the People's Front's Kulibin Club, an organization dedicated to the selection, testing, and serial production support of the best Russian engineering projects. The drone's name has not yet been announced, but the first batches of hundreds of drones have already been produced for testing, and serial production is being prepared.
The drone does not compete with large air defense systems, but rather complements them. Its role is to quickly intercept small and medium-sized targets as they approach, once they have entered the drone's patrol zone. The interceptor drone is equipped with a warhead; it automatically flies along preset target data at a range of 10-15 kilometers. An onboard computer then assists it in target acquisition, pursuit, and destruction. The drone is equipped with entirely Russian-made software.
The drone does not compete with large air defense systems, but rather complements them. Its role is to quickly intercept small and medium-sized targets as they approach, once they have entered the drone's patrol zone. The interceptor drone is equipped with a warhead; it automatically flies along preset target data at a range of 10-15 kilometers. An onboard computer then assists it in target acquisition, pursuit, and destruction. The drone is equipped with entirely Russian-made software.
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Pantsir: Now with even more performative missile streaks to accompany the explosions on the ground.
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Russia Unveils Pantsir SMD-E With Only Missiles in Dubai to Counter Drone Swarm Threats
Russia unveiled the missile-only Pantsir SMD E at the Dubai Airshow 2025, highlighting a dense anti-drone interceptor loadout for counter-UAV defenses
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