An episode of testing a Russian drone equipped with a strike core, the model of the ammunition is not reported. Usually, ammunition with a strike core is used in cluster bombs, mines and MLRS. A munition with a strike core is ideal for destroying equipment from above. For example, tanks with Tsar-Barbecue protection, they have protection, but they have thin armor on top. Let's explain briefly, in simple terms. When a munition with a strike core explodes, a large metal form is formed, resembling a pestle. When cumulative munitions explode, a thin cumulative jet is formed. Ammunition with a strike core can destroy equipment at a distance, they penetrate the dynamic protection of tanks and other protection. The disadvantage of munitions with a strike core is low armor penetration.
Footage of the launch of the Russian drone "Lancet-52", officially called "Product 52". The launch is carried out by servicemen of the "Vostok" group of forces. The "Lancet" drone is the most effective drone of the Russian army, due to its flight range, invulnerability to electronic warfare systems and other characteristics. The drone is planned for export, and other countries have already begun to copy it.
The first unmanned tracked platforms "Molot" have been transferred to the Russian troops. The tracked robot-drone "Molot" was developed and delivered to the troops with the support of the Nizhny Novgorod House of People's Unity. Ground drones "Molot" are designed to transport ammunition, food, medicine, transport special equipment, evacuate the wounded. Medical equipment can also be installed on it. It is not yet known on what scale the production of drones "Molot" is going, now they will begin testing them. As the developer of the transport platform Yaroslav Efremov said, the carrying capacity of the "Molot" platform is 300 kilograms, autonomy is several hours, the drone is equipped with long-range and short-range radio communications. Thanks to the modular layout, the platform can be quickly re-equipped for different tasks.
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has begun testing Katran sea drones and FPV drones. Katran is a multi-purpose unmanned boat that can conduct combat duty in autonomous mode for about 2 days. The Katran sea drone was developed by the Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies. The manufacturer does not provide technical details. It is known that Russian Katran sea drones use satellite navigation and can be easily re-equipped for various tasks. The drone can conduct reconnaissance, carry a warhead, or search for submarines, how this is implemented is unknown. The fleet also received Skvorets FPV drones. They can even be launched from jet skis. The drone's flight range is up to 20 kilometers. Skvorets drones have protection against electronic warfare.
An episode with the Russian Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system, which was shown at the recent IDEX-2025 international defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi. An overview of the air defense system is in the link to the video in the comments to the video. The video showed for the first time three types of missiles used in the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system, instead of two. Officially, according to press releases, 57E6-E missiles and TKB-1055 anti-drone mini missiles are used. The third type is the 57E6M-E missile with the Zavesa kinetic-action warhead. The warhead weight has increased from 20 kg to 25 kg, the missile weight has increased from 98 kg to 115 kg. With the 57E6M-E missile, the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system can hit targets at a range of 30,000 meters and an altitude of 18,000 meters. The 57E6M-E missile increased the air defense firing range by 10,000 meters and the altitude of target destruction by 3,000 meters. The flight speed of the 57E6M-E missile was increased from 1,300 m/s to 1,700 m/s. compared to the 57E6-E missile. The 57E6M-E missile can also be used in the Pantsir-S1M air defense system.
