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.
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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.
Footage of the production of Russian FPV drones "Alyosha". Currently, up to 2,400 drones are produced per month, by the end of the year it is planned to increase this figure to 18 thousand units per month. The drone has been used by the Russian army for six months. The drones are produced as part of the Alaska Project in the Rostov Region, and Russian engines and other components are already used. The drone's feature is a modular design, it is easy to change the camera to a standard, day or thermal imaging one. It is also easy to change the radio transmitter in the tail section, the drone uses control frequencies from 180 MHz to 725 MHz, shown on the screen. There is a drone model with a fiber optic cable. Judging by the video, scotch tape is no longer needed, the drone has a convenient mount for combat loads. An automatic guidance system and the ability of the drone to fly along digital images of the terrain, without using GPS, are currently being developed. In the A9 6000 version, the drone has a payload of 3 kg and a flight range of up to 10 km. Flight duration without cargo is up to 45 minutes, with cargo - up to 15 minutes. The price is about 52,000 rubles or $600.
The system of evasion from UAV and FPV drone attacks has begun to be used in Russian reconnaissance UAVs ZALA Z-16. The Z-16 UAV is produced by the Izhevsk company "ZALA AERO GROUP Unmanned Systems", it also produces Lancet drones. The essence of the system is that a camera is installed on the upper part of the UAV, which records the approach of interceptor drones. After detecting a drone, the UAV begins to automatically perform evasive maneuvers. As is known, FPV drones have a short flight time and intensive maneuvering greatly discharges the battery. Now the system is vulnerable, since it records drones only in the upper and rear hemisphere, perhaps this has already been fixed
A new batch of Pantsir-S anti-aircraft missile and gun systems has been delivered to the Russian troops, the quantity is not reported. It is worth noting that such deliveries are rarely reported. The Pantsir-S1 family of anti-aircraft missile and gun systems demonstrate high efficiency, including in intercepting MLRS missiles and UAVs, examples are on the channel. Touching on the topic of FPV drones, the Pantsir-S1 anti-aircraft missile and gun system cannot currently hit them, presumably the Pantsir-SMD-E air defense system was created for this purpose, but whether it will be able to hit them is still unknown. The Pantsir-S1 air defense missile and gun system being produced today differs from the base vehicle, since it has been modified, but in what exactly is not specified. It is reported that the Pantsir-S1 air defense system has increased efficiency in intercepting UAVs, MLRS missiles and cruise missiles.
Russian T-62M tanks are equipped with the Tsar-Barbecue protection. At the moment, this is the most effective protection against drones, and the Ukrainian army also uses it. A simplified version of the protection is also installed on Western tanks. The video shows exercises and training of military personnel on T-62M tanks. Russia is currently modernizing T-62M tanks, and the 103rd Armored Repair Plant is doing this. The T-62 tank is based on the T-55 tank and was produced in the USSR from 1962 to 1975.
T-62 tanks have been modernized several times. Major modernizations of the tanks were carried out in 1963, 1985 and 2021. Then the main modifications of the T-62AM, T-62MV and T-62M appeared. The T-62M tank can be equipped with a 125 mm 2A46M cannon, and 115 mm 2A20 cannons can also be used. The T-62M tank's effective firing range is up to 4,000 meters, and its maximum firing range is up to 11,000 meters. The tank has a crew of 4 people.
Modernization of Russian T-62M tanks, 103 Armored Plant in the village of Atamanovka near Chita
T-62 tanks have been modernized several times. Major modernizations of the tanks were carried out in 1963, 1985 and 2021. Then the main modifications of the T-62AM, T-62MV and T-62M appeared. The T-62M tank can be equipped with a 125 mm 2A46M cannon, and 115 mm 2A20 cannons can also be used. The T-62M tank's effective firing range is up to 4,000 meters, and its maximum firing range is up to 11,000 meters. The tank has a crew of 4 people.
Modernization of Russian T-62M tanks, 103 Armored Plant in the village of Atamanovka near Chita
A rare tracked artillery tractor ATS-59G was spotted in units of the Russian army. The military tractor ATS-59G is used by specialists of the fuel and lubricants service. It is worth noting that the Ukrainian army also uses artillery tractors ATS-59G as assault combat vehicles, one of which was recently spotted. The ATS-59 was developed in the USSR in the Special Design Bureau of the Kurgan Machine-Building Plant in 1959, it was produced until 1967, in 1969 it was modernized to the ATS-59G version. The military tractor ATS-59G was used by Bulgaria and Finland, in Egypt, on its basis, they make the Raad 200 MLRS, a review is on the channel. The tractor can now be freely purchased in Russia, its price is from 1.5 to 2.5 million rubles. The fuel consumption of the ATS-59G is colossal, up to 160 liters per 100 km. The tractor is equipped with a 12-cylinder A-650G engine with a volume of 38.88 liters and a power of 300 hp. The mass of the tractor is 13.5 tons, it can carry up to 5 tons of cargo. Cruising range with additional tanks is up to 500 km, speed up to 45 km / h. The tractor can accommodate up to 18 people.
Rosoboronexport has published a new episode of testing the Russian active protection system Arena-M on T-72B3M tanks. Initially, the Arena-M active protection system could only destroy horizontally flying ATGMs. But in the new footage, the upper part of the video, the Arena-M active protection system now protects the tank from ATGMs flying into the upper hemisphere of the tank. It is not yet known whether the Arena-M active protection system will be able to destroy FPV drones. It is worth noting that currently no active protection system for tanks, including the popular Israeli Trophy active protection, can protect a tank from FPV drones. The Arena-M active protection system has begun to be installed on Russian tanks; the first T-72 tanks have already been spotted in combat units. Earlier, the T-90MS Proryv tank with Arena-M active protection system was also shown at the test site.
Footage of a Russian Il-38N anti-submarine aircraft flying near the US Navy aircraft carrier Carl Vinson (CVN-70). The Il-38N is escorted by American F-35C Lightning II fighters and an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter-bomber. The videos were taken from the Il-38N and the aircraft carrier. In 2020, a Russian Il-38 aircraft flew undetected at an extremely low altitude, 30 km away from the US Navy aircraft carrier George Washington (CVN-73). It is worth noting that it is difficult for fighters to escort the Il-38N aircraft due to its low flight speed. Fighters are forced to fly at minimum speed. The Il-38 was created in the USSR in the 1970s and then modernized
Everyone is used to remote work, but controlling drones in this way is still a novelty. The Tula manufacturer of FPV drones "Ovod", information about drones is on the channel, showed remote control of an FPV drone at a distance of 800 km. The drone operator was in Tula, the FPV drone was in Mariupol. The video shows the use of the drone at the training ground. The developers reported that controlling the drone at such a distance became possible thanks to the "Orbita" system, which was created in Tula. Technical details have not yet been disclosed. Thus, controlling an FPV drone, for example, from an office, will soon become a very real practice. Probably in the near future, remote command centers with drone operators will already be created.
Servicemen of the Russian 1st separate guards motorized rifle "Slavyanskaya" brigade received a homemade tracked platform "Smelchak". The remote-controlled platform "Smelchak" can be armed with an RPG-7 grenade launcher, as well as large-caliber machine guns 12.7-mm "Utes" or 14.5-mm KPV. The robot "Smelchak" can support the work of assault groups of soldiers, carry out the delivery of provisions and evacuate the wounded. The work of the robotic platform "Smelchak" is adjusted from the UAV. The control range of the remote robot "Smelchak" is up to 7 km. Other technical details are still unknown.
Military correspondent Dmitry Kulko showed the new Russian armored car "Sarmat-3". The video was shot in Sudzha, in the Kursk region of Russia, this is the first footage of this armored car. The armored cars "Sarmat-3" are now actively used by the Airborne Forces and special forces of Russia. According to their reviews, the armored car is easy to use. As Dmitry Kulko reported, despite the weight of 3.5 tons, the "Sarmat" proved itself as a fairly maneuverable vehicle. The Russian army also has a buggy "Sarmat-2", also a very rare vehicle. A modified version of the armored car "Sarmat-3" can be called a heavy version of the armored car "Sarmat-2". The armored car "Sarmat-3" can be equipped with a 30-mm automatic grenade launcher AGS-17 or an anti-tank missile system "Kornet", as well as machine guns PKM and "Kord". There is also a medical version of the armored car "Sarmat-3ME". The armor of the car is bulletproof, the level of protection is unknown. The spring suspension of the armored car and the transmission are unified with the Niva jeep. The armored car "Sarmat-3" is currently equipped with a Chinese diesel engine with a capacity of 150 hp. It allows the speed to reach 150 km / h, the cruising range of the armored car is up to 500 km. The mass of the transported cargo is 900 kg. The armored car can carry up to 4 people.
In Simferopol, Russian developers showed a new high-speed FPV drone "Archangel" with a large range of up to 50 km. The developers optimized the aerodynamics, due to which, with the same batteries and motors, the drone moves much faster. Due to the different shape of the drone "Archangel", it was possible to achieve a flight speed of up to 280 kilometers per hour. Another key advantage of the drone is the versatility of its use. According to the developers, the drone can be launched from both ground platforms and carrier aircraft. The combat unit of the drone "Archangel" can weigh from 700 grams to 7 kilograms. The founder and head of the project Mikhail Filippov reported that the test drones have already passed the first tests, in the future, the model awaits serial production.
Russian military personnel showed the T-72B tank with homemade protection of the Tsar-Mangal type, the tank is equipped with the Kapyushon FPV-5 electronic warfare system, cameras and Starlink satellite Internet. In fact, the tank has become like a heavy infantry fighting vehicle with maximum protection. It is worth noting that the Russian military-industrial complex still does not make a factory version of the Tsar-Mangal type protection for tanks, the reason is unknown. All other types of protection can now only partially protect the tank from drones, for a short time, practice has shown that this also applies to foreign-made tanks. Details in the video.
Servicemen of the Russian 155th Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet have begun using a new interceptor drone. The model name and technical details are not yet available. The Russian interceptor drone can reportedly be launched from a lightweight portable unit or from a tripod designed to launch two drones. Judging by the photo with the control system, the drone is no longer a prototype.
Comparative analysis of the American IFV M2A2 Bradley ODS SA and the Russian BMP-3. As reported, the comparison of the M2A2 Bradley and the BMP-3 was conducted by the 38th Research and Testing Institute of Armored Vehicles of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The report is large, you can pause the video and read it in detail. Foreign viewers can watch detailed conclusions on the comparison of the M2A2 Bradley and the Russian BMP-3 in the description of the video. Some experts considered the report to be fake, since such reports are classified information.
It is worth noting that the American IFV M2A2 Bradley ODS SA with additional add-on protection is compared. The M2A2 Bradley ODS SA is also used by the Ukrainian army. And the Russian BMP-3, without protection. For a correct comparison, it was necessary to compare the new BMP-3, with a set of dynamic protection 4S24, or other add-on protection. There are new types of IFVs in Russia, but for unknown reasons, they are not produced. For our part, we note that the M2A2 Bradley IFV does have good protection for the crew and troops, but it is also heavy. The M2A2 IFV is also more convenient for troops.
Generalized conclusions. The M2A2 Bradley IFV is partially superior to the BMP-3 in terms of projectile, bullet, and mine resistance. The accuracy of the 25-mm M242 automatic cannon is higher than that of the 30-mm 2A42 and 2A72 automatic cannons. There is also superiority in terms of some operational and technical characteristics, ease of maintenance of units, maintainability of some components, and ergonomics of the combat vehicle. The BMP-3 is superior to the M2A2 Bradley IFV in terms of firepower, thanks to the 100-mm cannon. The BMP-3 has two bow machine guns. The BMP-3 also has better dynamics, range, cross-country ability and can overcome water obstacles.
It is worth noting that the American IFV M2A2 Bradley ODS SA with additional add-on protection is compared. The M2A2 Bradley ODS SA is also used by the Ukrainian army. And the Russian BMP-3, without protection. For a correct comparison, it was necessary to compare the new BMP-3, with a set of dynamic protection 4S24, or other add-on protection. There are new types of IFVs in Russia, but for unknown reasons, they are not produced. For our part, we note that the M2A2 Bradley IFV does have good protection for the crew and troops, but it is also heavy. The M2A2 IFV is also more convenient for troops.
Generalized conclusions. The M2A2 Bradley IFV is partially superior to the BMP-3 in terms of projectile, bullet, and mine resistance. The accuracy of the 25-mm M242 automatic cannon is higher than that of the 30-mm 2A42 and 2A72 automatic cannons. There is also superiority in terms of some operational and technical characteristics, ease of maintenance of units, maintainability of some components, and ergonomics of the combat vehicle. The BMP-3 is superior to the M2A2 Bradley IFV in terms of firepower, thanks to the 100-mm cannon. The BMP-3 has two bow machine guns. The BMP-3 also has better dynamics, range, cross-country ability and can overcome water obstacles.