Ukrainian reports already say it's scramjet and they're the only ones outside of Russia to have opened one up/examined debris etc.
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Russia develops costly Starlink jamming system: Here’s the catch
Russia develops costly Starlink jamming system: Here’s the catch
Russian forces are attempting to suppress Starlink operations in Ukraine using expensive electronic warfare (EW) systems worth around $1.5 million. However, ea…
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The Russian Northern Fleet has received the new Project 12700 minesweeper "Polyarny," which has already arrived in the city of Polyarny. Construction of the Project 12700 "Alexandrite" minesweepers began in 2011. Currently, the fleet has 10 ships of this type, with plans to build 24 ships in total. The minesweepers' primary mission is to detect and destroy sea mines in the waters of naval bases at a safe distance. Project 12700 minesweepers are highly maneuverable. The ship has a displacement of 800 tons and a hull made of monolithic fiberglass. The advantage of this "non-magnetic" hull is its greater strength compared to steel hulls, ensuring greater survivability when searching for mines. The Polar minesweeper has a cruising range of up to 1,500 miles, an endurance of up to 10 days, and a speed of up to 16.5 knots. The crew consists of 44.
Main characteristics of the Project 12700 Alexandrite seagoing minesweeper
Displacement: 800 t (standard), 890 t (full).
Length: 61.6 m (maximum).
Width: 10.3 m (maximum).
Draft: 2.6 m (minimum), 3.1 m (midships), 3.6 m (maximum).
Armament and equipment
Radar armament: PAL-N navigation radar.
Electronic armament: Ruberoid KS, Anapa PGAS, Struktura-35 ZS sonar, Altyn-M GISZ.
Anti-aircraft artillery: 1 x 6 x 30 mm AK-306 (1,500 rounds).
One machine gun mount (MTPU, 14.5 mm caliber; can be replaced with two 12.7 mm Kord machine guns)
Missile armament: 8 x 1 9K38 Igla 1 MANPADS (8 9M39 SAMs) or 9K333 Verba MANPADS.
Mine and torpedo armament: UDM, UDM-2, UDM-500 mines; MTPK-1, MTPK-2; MRPK-1; PMR-1, PMR-2 systems; various types of minesweepers (the acoustic SHAT-U, the contact GKT-2 or GOKT-1, the Gelatin minesweeper simulator, etc.).
Mine search and destruction systems: for example, the Alexandrite-ISPUM integrated system, which includes a shipborne sonar station, a towed sonar station, and A remotely operated underwater vehicle for detecting and destroying mines at depths of up to 300 meters.
Propulsion: two M503B-1 Zvezda diesel engines, rated at 2,500 hp (1,838 kW) each, plus diesel generators (2 x ADGR-315/1500 OM4, 2 x DGF2A 200/1500).
Propulsion: two shafts, two variable-pitch propellers (VPP), two PU-100F bow thrusters, and two VPK-90F/70 stern retractable thrusters.
Speed: 10 knots (economical), 16.5 knots (full).
Cruising range: 1,500 miles at 10 knots.
Endurance: 10 days.
Crew: 44.
Main characteristics of the Project 12700 Alexandrite seagoing minesweeper
Displacement: 800 t (standard), 890 t (full).
Length: 61.6 m (maximum).
Width: 10.3 m (maximum).
Draft: 2.6 m (minimum), 3.1 m (midships), 3.6 m (maximum).
Armament and equipment
Radar armament: PAL-N navigation radar.
Electronic armament: Ruberoid KS, Anapa PGAS, Struktura-35 ZS sonar, Altyn-M GISZ.
Anti-aircraft artillery: 1 x 6 x 30 mm AK-306 (1,500 rounds).
One machine gun mount (MTPU, 14.5 mm caliber; can be replaced with two 12.7 mm Kord machine guns)
Missile armament: 8 x 1 9K38 Igla 1 MANPADS (8 9M39 SAMs) or 9K333 Verba MANPADS.
Mine and torpedo armament: UDM, UDM-2, UDM-500 mines; MTPK-1, MTPK-2; MRPK-1; PMR-1, PMR-2 systems; various types of minesweepers (the acoustic SHAT-U, the contact GKT-2 or GOKT-1, the Gelatin minesweeper simulator, etc.).
Mine search and destruction systems: for example, the Alexandrite-ISPUM integrated system, which includes a shipborne sonar station, a towed sonar station, and A remotely operated underwater vehicle for detecting and destroying mines at depths of up to 300 meters.
Propulsion: two M503B-1 Zvezda diesel engines, rated at 2,500 hp (1,838 kW) each, plus diesel generators (2 x ADGR-315/1500 OM4, 2 x DGF2A 200/1500).
Propulsion: two shafts, two variable-pitch propellers (VPP), two PU-100F bow thrusters, and two VPK-90F/70 stern retractable thrusters.
Speed: 10 knots (economical), 16.5 knots (full).
Cruising range: 1,500 miles at 10 knots.
Endurance: 10 days.
Crew: 44.
They also state that the Zircon impacts at a higher speed than either Kinzhal or Iskander.
Russia's Rostec State Corporation has successfully tested the fifth-generation Sibiryachok-5 quadcopter in electronic warfare. The drone is reportedly already being tested by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the military. The drone is manufactured by Gaskar, with 85-90% of its components currently localized. The drone resembles a larger DJI Mavik, one of the most widely produced drones in the world. The Sibiryachok-5 is equipped with a laser rangefinder, a 160x zoom video system, and night vision. It can be used for reconnaissance, infrastructure monitoring, searching for people, documenting offenses, and other tasks. It features automatic takeoff and landing and can fly for up to 90 minutes. The drone's communication range allows it to operate up to 28 km from the control center, which is further than foreign competitors in its class. The Sibiryachok-5 drone has a flight altitude of up to 1,000 meters, a speed of up to 54 km/h, and a payload of up to 4 kilograms. The price was not disclosed.
Footage of new modifications of the Russian robotic universal tracked platform "Impulse-M." The robotic system "Impulse-M" has a modular design and is manufactured by the Moscow company "Gumich RTK." New versions of the tracked drone "Impulse-M" are equipped with a 30mm automatic grenade launcher AGS-30 and a 107mm North Korean Type 75 MLRS, with a firing range of up to 8.5 km. Previously, a version with an AGS-17 grenade launcher, a 12.7mm Kord machine gun, and a Kornet ATGM was also reported. A version of the robot, "Impulse-RLS," is also currently available for drone detection. A second modification, the "Impulse-Zveroboy," is used to launch interceptor drones. Impulse robots can be controlled via radio and fiber optics and are used for engineering work and logistics. If communication is lost, the robot can continue to its destination and return to base along the same route. According to early reports, the 850 kg robot can operate for up to 4 hours, with a control range of up to 4 km and a speed of up to 15 km/h. The Impulse-M robot can carry up to 500 kg of cargo, and when attached to a trailer, it can carry up to 1.5 tons.
NBC protection personnel of the Russian Forces Group Center have begun using Kurier ground-based robotic systems to lay smoke screens. In the video, the robot lays a standardized UDSh smoke bomb, designed to lay camouflage aerosol screens. The UDSh smoke bomb weighs 13.5 kg and has a diameter of 320 mm. It creates a smoke screen lasting 8-10 minutes and extending 100-150 meters.
The maiden flight of the Russian Yak-130M combat trainer aircraft took place at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. The flight lasted approximately 50 minutes and took place at altitudes of up to 2,000 meters and speeds of up to 600 km/h. The flight mission was fully accomplished, and there were no complaints regarding the aircraft.
Footage from a Russian repair unit of the 79th Motorized Rifle Regiment, 18th Guards Motorized Rifle Division, 11th Army Corps of the North Group of Forces. The video shows the installation of a homemade anti-drone system called "Hedgehog," also known as "Dikobraz," on a Russian T-80B tank. The video also shows a T-72B3M tank equipped with additional protection. It's worth noting that effective anti-drone protection for tanks has yet to be developed. Due to the lack of protection, many armies simply install gratings or nets on their tanks.
Sea trials of the Russian high-speed unmanned boat "Kama" took place in the Sea of Japan on Sakhalin Island. Previously, the Russian company ZALA, manufacturer of the Lancet drones, unveiled another version of the KAMA marine drones. The drones are different; visually, the previously unveiled marine drone is larger and equipped with two motors. The Kama marine drone is designed for operation in open waters and can operate autonomously. Currently, the drone is controlled using the GEOKOSMOS communication and navigation system. Technical details have not yet been released.
A mini-helicopter for soldiers. Engineers at the Center for Integrated Unmanned Solutions, working with leading Russian engineering teams, have created a manned micro-helicopter for quickly traversing minefields, water obstacles, and other hazardous terrain. According to the developers, the helicopter is intended to be an alternative to quad bikes and all-terrain vehicles. The helicopter can be assembled on-site in approximately half an hour. The micro-helicopter's simple controls are designed for operators already experienced in manually piloting FPV drones. Specifications have not yet been released.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the use of new BM-70 drones, previously identified by experts as the BM-35 "Italmas." The video shows the first footage of a BM-70 drone launch. BM-70 drones are designed to strike important enemy targets, such as warehouses, reinforced concrete structures, and command posts, at a range of approximately 100 km. Examples of their use are available on the channel. The drone's specifications are currently classified. As information becomes available, we will add it to the video description. The BM-70 drone is resistant to electronic warfare. It features autonomous guidance during the final phase of flight, reducing the likelihood of signal jamming or interception. The drone can be used at any time of day or night; its communication system is currently unknown. The BM-70 drone can be launched in 10 minutes from any twenty-meter platform, including trucks. The price of the BM-70 drone is unknown, but it should be cheaper than the Geranium-2 drones.
The Mnogotochie anti-drone cartridges have begun to be delivered to the Russian military. Journalist Alexey Egorov demonstrated the use of the Mnogotochie cartridges using an AK-74M assault rifle. The Mnogotochie cartridges were developed by the Russian holding company High Precision Systems. The 5.45×39mm SC 226 and 7.62×54mm SC 228 ammunition contain a three-element bullet that separates in flight. The cartridges are manufactured using standard cartridge cases and propellant powder, significantly simplifying their production.
Flight tests of the Russian Molniya interceptor drone, developed by the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Research and Production Center in the Tomsk Region, have been completed. The interceptor drone features a combined control and guidance system. Upon launch, the drone is guided by an operator; upon establishing visual contact with the target, homing mode is engaged using a video camera; in poor visibility, a thermal imager is used. If interception is unsuccessful, the drone can return to its launch site and land. This air defense system must also include detection systems—radar or electro-optical—allowing it to operate at a range of up to 5 km. The Molniya interceptor drone, weighing approximately 2.5 kg, can carry a 300-gram warhead; upon detonation, the warhead has a kill radius of 5 meters. The drone's maximum flight speed is 330 km/h. The drone is ready for serial production.
Crews from the 2nd Separate Artillery Brigade of the Southern Group of Russian Forces demonstrated the assembly and launch of the Lancet-51 drone. The Lancet drone is used against all types of targets, including naval ones, and is particularly effective against artillery, radars, and air defense systems. The Lancet-51 drone, officially designated "Product 51," is continuously being upgraded.
The Russian Ministry of Defense demonstrated the Su-34 frontline fighter-bomber with the FAB-1500-M54 bomb and its release for the first time. The FAB-1500 is equipped with a UMPK module. The FAB-1500 high-explosive aerial bomb was adopted in 1954 and is designed to destroy fortified enemy targets. Today, the bomb with the UMPK module is a cheap and effective weapon for Russian aviation; a video of its use is available on the channel. The FAB-1500-M54 aerial bomb weighs 1,550 kg, and its TNT warhead weighs 675-725 kg. Upon impact, the bomb's fragmentation and shockwave have a damage radius of up to 500 meters. The bomb is capable of destroying bunkers at a depth of up to 20 meters and penetrating up to three meters of reinforced concrete. The bomb is 2,765 mm long and 630 mm in diameter. When dropped from an altitude of 12 km and equipped with a pulse-jet engine, the FAB-1500 bomb has a range of up to 150 km. The bomb is launched from Su-34M fighter-bombers and Su-35S multirole fighters.
The Russian United Engine Corporation (UEC) unveiled the APD-13 two-stroke, two-cylinder engine for drones. The engine has already undergone a series of flight tests, including on a test bench. It demonstrated reliable operation and confirmed its technical specifications. Weighing 3.4 kg and compact in size, the APD-13 engine is capable of powering UAVs at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters. Its displacement is 130 cm³, output is 13 hp, and its piston stroke is 37.5 mm.
Russia has begun testing an aircraft-type UAV controlled via fiber optic cable. The Russian Alpha Experimental Design Bureau (OKB) developed the fiber-optic UAV. According to the developers, the UAV could become an improved version of the Molniya drone. Currently, the Russian and other militaries do not have aircraft-type UAVs operating via fiber optic cable; they currently use only FPV drones. The developers have managed to maintain the payload capacity of this size UAV, which reaches 8 kg. These UAVs currently have a range of up to 50 km. Three drones are currently being developed, two of which are already being tested. UAVs have the advantage over FPV drones of having a longer range, longer flight time, and a higher payload capacity.