UAV-Carrying UAV Spotted in Russian-Ukrainian War
An unidentified type of rotary-wing UAV capable of carrying and dropping smaller UAVs was spotted in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict zone.
Russia News
Unmanned Systems
Weapon / Missile
Russia Reportedly Intercepts SCALP-EG Cruise Missile
Russia has reportedly intercepted a French-made SCALP-EG air-launched cruise missile often used by Ukrainian Su-24 interdictors.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
Russia Intercepts USVs from Helicopters
Russia introduced a new doctrine to intercept Ukrainian USVs in the Black Sea. Russian helicopters open fire on USVs, similar to ASW doctrine.
Land
Russia Showcases New Military Pickup Truck
A military pickup named AG-34 was spotted during Russia’s 2024 Victory Day Parade, celebrating the victory over Germany in WWII.
Country
Putin Replaces Defence Minister Shoigu with Belousov
Russian President Putin said on May 12 that he would appoint the civilian economist Andrei Belousov to replace the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Weapon / Missile
Russia to Deploy the S-500 Air Defence System in Ukraine
Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that the Russian Army would bring new military assets to Ukraine's battlefield.
Bilateral Relations
Ukraine Strikes Russian-Guided Bomb Storage
Recently, Ukraine launched an attack on a Russian storage facility for UMPK-winged bomb guidance kits located near the border.
Weapon / Missile
Russia Increases TOS-1A MLRS Production
Uralvagonzavod has released footage from its plant, where it was announced that the production of TOS-1A will increase by 250 per cent.
Ammunition
Russia Uses U.S. Ammunition in Ukraine
A Ukraine-based Instagram account, p1x_militarist, shared a photo of U.S.-made 203 mm HE M106 artillery shells obtained from Russian artillerymen.
Air
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber
Russia has experienced another significant aircraft loss against the Ukrainian air defence systems with the downing of a Tu-22M3 strategic bomber.
Space
Turkiye to Join the Lunar Research Station Programme ILRS
Russia revealed that Turkiye had registered to participate in the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), which China and Russia are launching jointly.
Weapon / Missile
Russian Army Receives Modernised Msta-S SPGs
ROSTEC has announced that the new version of 2S19 Msta-S, 2S19M1, will soon be delivered for deployment in Ukraine
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Russia Deploys Mechanised C-UAS Units
Russian MoD announced the deployment of newly formed mechanised C-UAS units to defend others from UAV threats in Ukraine.
Ammunition
Russia Deploys Heavy Thermobaric Bombs Against Ukraine
Russia has been reported to have used ODAB-1500 thermobaric bombs against Ukraine.
