Despite the negative perception, the Russian Defense Ministry says that it is preparing to field drones to combat terrorists. A recent video shows the new heavy combat S-70 Okhotnik. This type of aerial vehicle is expected to enter service in 2024 and is already equipped with air-to-ground weapons. The aircraft is 14 meters long and 19 meters in wingspan. Reports claim that the upgraded S-70 can reach 1,000 kph.
The Orion drone, which is a cousin of the Inokhodets-RU, is one of the newer Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Its air-to-air missile capability makes it a highly capable tool to take down enemy drones in combat. The Russian military’s military has already announced plans to use UAVs in combat. The Inokhodets-RU is an advanced UAV that can destroy enemy lines and provide surveillance.
In early 2014, the Russian Defense Ministry revealed that their latest drone is ready to go for tender. The S-70 is called ‘Grom’ in Russian, and is equipped with technologies that surpass their foreign counterparts. The S-70 will be in service by 2024. The S-70 uses a Russian-made engine, the Al-41F1 engine used in Checkmate aircraft, which gives it a range of over 6,000 kilometers.
The Russian government also announced that the S-70 drone has already passed the first aerial swarm test, which used three types of S-70s to provide layered coverage of 250 kilometers. The Russian military has already developed a UAV concept specific for this aircraft. This is due to Russia’s increased focus on no-contact warfare. The Russian military has already been operating different types of UAVs for years, so it is highly likely that its S-70s will be a part of the future.
The Russian military has been developing its own drone fleet for some time. Although the Russian defense ministry has not been open about their drone program, it has announced that the latest ‘Grom’ drone has been ready for tender. The name of the UAV means ‘Thunder’ in Russian. The UAV will be able to destroy enemy lines even under heavy fire. Eventually, the company plans to release more of these.
The country has been lagging behind the West in the development of drones. It has yet to create a strategy for its use of these aircraft in the war. The Russian defense ministry has begun a new division for UAVs to train the operators of other ministries and agencies. The MoD State Unmanned Aviation Center has been operational since late 2014 and trains pilots from other sectors of the country. It will be important for the Russian military to narrow the gap between civil and military certification procedures.
In the US and the UK, the US and Canada have already used drones in war. However, Russia has been far behind in the development of such systems. In the West, the Russian military has developed a comprehensive strategy for the use of UAVs in war. The Russian MoD is developing its own technology and has even placed orders for the Orion-3SV and the Korsar. But the two countries are still miles apart in landmasses and borders.
While the West has made great strides in UAV technology, the Russian military has only begun to implement them. A new division of drones was formed in 2014, which will train other departments and ministries to operate UAVs. While the state has yet to develop an operational system, it has already established a training academy for other user services. The next step will be the launch of a drone fleet in Russia. But there are still many obstacles to overcome.
The Russian military is well aware of the vulnerabilities of the UAV. The S-70 drone is a drone that can withstand a large number of threats. The aircraft has an extended range of 6,000 km. Its range may be a little more than 6,000 kilometers. During the Balkans war, the Russians also tested out their new UAVs. This is not surprising. Unlike the American army, Russia has the technology to be a significant competitor in this field.