Russian Military Technology : Updates and Discussions

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The Russian Army has begun using the "Gekkon" (Gecko) unmanned tracked demining system. At present, technical details regarding this ground-based drone are unavailable. The robot is equipped with a UR-20K demining system, which is similar to the UR-77 demining system (information about which can be found on this channel). The "Gekkon" unmanned robotic complex can be employed not only for demining operations but also for conducting attacks against the enemy. Previously, a Russian Deputy Minister of Defense announced the formation of units equipped with unmanned armored vehicles in Russia.

 
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Изобретение относится к области ракетной техники, в частности к самонаводящимся снарядам с ракетным или артиллерийским пуском. Техническим результатом изобретения является расширение боевых возможностей комплексов для поражения скоростных морских целей и обеспечение максимальных скоростей...
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The first footage has emerged of the Russian "Titan" robotic system, designed to clear paths through anti-personnel minefields.
The "Titan"—a remotely operated, tracked robot—was developed by the Titan Design Bureau. It is known that the unit features all-around protection against shrapnel and has already undergone testing. The system is capable of handling pressure-activated and tripwire-triggered mines, as well as devices equipped with break-wire sensors. If necessary, the "Titan" can be fitted with electronic warfare equipment. Its operational range depends on the type of communication link used, but it is at least 500 meters. The "Titan" weighs 2.3 tons and has a payload capacity of one ton. This robotic demining unit can operate for up to 3.5 hours, reach speeds of up to 7 km/h, and clear a two-meter-wide path through mine-contaminated terrain.

 
The Russian large anti-submarine ships *Severomorsk* and *Vice-Admiral Kulakov* (Project 1155) conducted a series of live-fire exercises in the Barents Sea. The maneuvers took place as part of a scheduled tactical exercise by the Northern Fleet. The footage shows the launch of a missile from the *Kinzhal* surface-to-air missile system, firing from an AK-630 artillery mount, the deployment of countermeasures using the PK-10 shipboard decoy system, firing from an RBU-6000 anti-submarine rocket launcher, and the launch of a 533mm torpedo from a ChTA-53 torpedo tube.

 
Footage of a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber dropping FAB-500T bombs equipped with a new UMPK module. The location where the footage was filmed has not been disclosed.

 
A close-up view of what media reports identify as the latest version of the Russian "Geran-5 K5-K" drone. It is worth noting that the drone currently exists in four variants, and development work continues; this is likely not the final version. Comprehensive technical specifications for these drones remain unavailable. According to media reports, the "Geran-5 K5-K" has been equipped with the "Susanin" electro-optical module. This module enables terrain-based navigation by utilizing maps stored in the drone's memory. Judging by the footage, the drone features a redesigned airframe, which has improved its speed performance.

 
The Russian army has begun deploying the "Kalitka-KA" automated air defense system, designed to counter drones. Initial units have been spotted mounted on towers in the Moscow region, as well as on vehicles. The "Kalitka-KA" system is intended to protect facilities from drone strikes, including certain types of jet-powered drones. It engages targets using a 7.62mm PKT machine gun and incorporates an electro-optical detection unit along with a turret control module. When integrated with a radar system, the complex can engage targets automatically, with the operator simply issuing the command to fire. The system is available in both stationary and mobile configurations—the latter can be mounted on vehicles such as pickup trucks. Its effectiveness against combat drones ranges from 70% to 100%, depending on the type of target. Approximately 10 rounds are expended per target, and the system has an estimated engagement range of about one kilometer.

 

Ethiopia orders four batteries of S-400 air defense systems from Russia to deter potential air attacks

Ethiopia plans to acquire four Russian S-400 Triumf air defense batteries to expand its long-range interception network up to 400 km. Operational engagement capacity and network readiness will depend on undisclosed radar architectures, command equipment, and missile variants supplied.
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On October 28, 2026, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced that Ethiopia would receive four Russian S-400 Triumf (SA-21 Growler) air defense batteries under an existing agreement with Moscow, alongside the delivery of 12 Su-35 multirole fighters one year ahead of schedule. The announcement coincided with the third Russia-Africa Summit on October 28-29, although the S-400 deliveries remain pending. Developed by Almaz-Antey, the S-400 was approved for Russian service on April 28, 2007, before entering operational service on August 6, 2007, and employs surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) with ranges of up to 400 km. Its introduction would extend Ethiopia's ground-based interception capabilities beyond those of its current S-75M3, S-125M1, Pantsir-S1, HQ-64, and Spyder air defense systems.
 
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Footage shows the launch of a Russian Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile from the K-553 *Generalissimus Suvorov*, a Project 955A *Borei-A* class nuclear-powered strategic ballistic missile submarine. The video was captured in the Sea of Okhotsk, and the missile struck its target at the Chizha testing ground in the Arkhangelsk region. The *Generalissimus Suvorov* was launched in 2022 and belongs to the fourth generation of submarines.
The 3M30 *Bulava-30* missile has a range of up to 9,300 km; during testing, it covered 5,500 km in 15 minutes. This three-stage missile can carry up to 10 nuclear warheads. According to some estimates, the cost of a single *Bulava-30* missile is approximately $100 million.


Selected specifications for the *Generalissimus Suvorov* (Project 955A *Borei-A* class):

Surface speed: 15 knots;
Underwater speed: 29 knots;
Operational diving depth: 400 meters;
Maximum diving depth: 480 meters;
Endurance (autonomy): 90 days;
Crew: 107 personnel;
Surface displacement: 14,720 tons;
Underwater displacement: 24,000 tons;
Overall length: 170 meters;
Hull beam (width): 13.5 meters;
Mean draft: 10 meters.
 
Striking footage shows the *Ivan Papanin*—a Russian Project 23550 multipurpose ice-class patrol ship—conducting operations in the Arctic. The vessel’s design is specifically adapted for the Arctic environment; it features a reinforced hull and is capable of breaking through ice fields up to 1.7 meters thick. If necessary, Project 23550 ships can also monitor icebreakers from foreign navies in the Arctic, as well as carry out reconnaissance using helicopters and drones.

 
Sailors from Russia’s Northern Fleet conducted exercises in the Arctic using DT-10PM "Vityaz" articulated all-terrain vehicles. To suppress resistance from simulated adversaries, the "Vityaz" vehicles were deployed ashore from the large landing ship *Kondopoga*. The two-section tracked DT-10 "Vityaz" was developed in 1982 by the Vityaz machine-building company. These vehicles are designed to transport personnel and cargo, and can also serve as platforms for various types of weaponry. Engineered for operation in extremely challenging climatic conditions, the "Vityaz" is currently the most capable tracked all-terrain vehicle in the world in terms of off-road mobility.
One of the primary challenges during its development was creating an articulated coupling mechanism capable of distributing forces between the two modules while effectively transferring traction to the rear section; the development of this mechanism alone took two years. The military version, the DT-10PM, features armor protection and is powered by a YaMZ-8471.10 diesel engine—a 25.86-liter unit producing 800 horsepower. The DT-10PM has a payload capacity of 10 tons, with a total curb weight of up to 23.5 tons. The vehicle can surmount obstacles up to 1.2 meters high and cross trenches up to 3 meters wide. It reaches a maximum speed of 44 km/h on land and 5 km/h when moving through water, with an operational range of 700 km on a single tank of fuel.

 
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