Ukraine Integrates R-73 Missiles on Agricultural Aircraft
A footage of a Czech-made Z-137 agricultural aircraft fitted with two R-73 within visual range air-to-air missiles flying by was shared on Ukrainian sources.
R-73 News
Weapon / Missile
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Ukrainian AAM-Armed USVs’ Next Victim a Russian Fighter?
A Ukrainian USV armed with the R73 air-to-air missile shot down a Russian Su-30 multirole fighter, according to reports from Ukrainian Telegram channels.
Weapon / Missile
Diehl and BAAINBw Sign Contract to develop IRIS-T Block II
German Defence Ministry’s BAAINBw and Diehl Defence signed the contract for the development and series production of the IRIS-T Block II Overall Missile System.
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Mi-8 Helicopter with USV
Ukrainian Magura V5 USV shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using R-73 missiles configured for surface launch, marking the first aircraft kill with a USV.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Ukraine Arms Its USVs With Grad Artillery Rockets
Ukrainian MoD has announced the integration of Grad 122 mm artillery rocket launchers on its Sea Baby kamikaze USVs.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Russian Helicopter Engages Ukrainian USV Carrying Missiles
Footage of a Russian Ka-29-armed helicopter engaging a Ukrainian USV carrying an R-73 infrared-guided air-to-air missile was shared on social media.
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