Russia Unveils New Supercam Kamikaze Drones
06:54 GMT 27.12.2023 (Updated: 11:01 GMT 28.12.2023)
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Sergey Chemezov, head of the Rostec state corporation, told Sputnik about the key advances in Russian military technologies and explained how they will affect the course of the special military operation.
Russia has developed the Supercam loitering ammunition - a projectile highly protected against electronic warfare systems, the head of Rostec Sergey Chemezov told Sputnik.
At present, Supercam, which also has a modification for battlefield reconnaissance, is undergoing extensive testing.
"Right now Rostec is developing another UAV, the Supercam model. There is a reconnaissance modification and a kamikaze modification. The Kamikaze Supercam is undergoing tests, demonstrating its capabilities," Chemezov said.
The Rostec executive added that Supercam is "highly protected against means of electronic warfare" and that such drones are "difficult to suppress".
Remote-Controlled Infantry Fighting Vehicles to be Tested in Battle
Russia has created the newest remote-controlled IFV and plans to test it on the battlefield, Rostec chief Sergey Chemezov told Sputnik.
"Now the machine is undergoing trials, after completion it will be tested in a special operation zone," he said.
He stressed that this new machine will eliminate risks for the crews in the most dangerous directions. In the near future, the remote control system will also be installed on self-propelled guns.
T-14 Armata Tank Enhanced
Russia is improving the combat capabilities of the T-14 Armata tank and the worst for its enemies is yet to come, Rostec chief Sergey Chemezov told Sputnik.
"In the near future Armata will become an even more fearsome weapon, we can continue to work on improving its potential and combat capabilities. The result will be seen soon enough. Thus, the worst for our enemies is yet to come," Chemezov stressed.
He added that the Armata tank easily trumps the Israeli "Merkava", which has been hyped as over-protected and in fact is no safer than heavy IFV - as can be observed during the Gaza crisis.
"It is an excellent machine, full of modern electronic systems and has the next-generation fire control system. The crew is fully protected, they are in a separate armored capsule inside the vehicle," Chemezov concluded.
New Radar Stations Against Ukrainian Drones
Russia has created new radar systems capable of locating enemy drones from tens of kilometers away, Chemezov told Sputnik.
"We have created small radar stations that can be installed in the most volatile directions, including for the defense of our cities. These systems can locate enemy UAVs at a distance of tens of kilometers and transmit the information about the target so that it could be destroyed," he explained.
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New MLRS Vozrozhdenie Created
Russia will create the newest bicaliber MLRS Vozrozhdenie ( lit. "Renaissance"), full-scale production will begin in the first half of Y2024, Sergey Chemezov told Sputnik.
He added that Vozrozhdenie will be produced on the basis of the Zemledeliye (lit. "Agriculture") remote mine-laying system, which "has proven its capabilities in the special operations zone."
According to Chemezov, Rostec experts combined the features of the MLRS with the features of the remote mining system. As a result, they created a machine capable of both mass rocket launch and remote mine-laying.
He said that the system has "a name that speaks for itself - Vozrozhdenie".
New Anti-Interference Guided Missiles
Russia is creating a new anti-interference guided missile for MLRS systems, Chemezov told Sputnik.
"Defense enterprises are working together to create a new guided missile projectile that will be as accurate and interference-proof as possible," the Rostec executive stated.
He added that the projectile is currently undergoing tests, including tests on real battlefields. At the same time, serial production is underway.
Guided Bombs Improved
The Russian defense industry is also improving the technology of guided bombs and extending their range.
Chemezov also stressed that Russian guided bombs have already "generated a lot of buzz" by turning so-called "dumb bombs" (unguided) into guided smart projectiles.
He added that Su-34 bombers regularly use guided bombs in the special military operation zone and have already destroyed "hundreds of Ukrainian military targets" using Rostec technologies.
En course of special military operation, Russian defense companies has boosted the productions of weapons.
Earlier Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stressed that Russian military-industrial complex is working in round-the-clock mode.
"To ensure uninterrupted supply of troops involved in the special military operation zone, enterprises of the military-industrial complex have significantly increased the production of the most popular types of weapons and means of destruction, many have switched to round-the-clock operation," Shoigu said.
Construction of Next-Gen Fighter Jets Underway
Next-generation Su-57 fighter jets are already under construction and will be delivered to the Russian Armed Forces next year, the Rostec chief said.
He added that "the number of fifth-generation fighter jets being put into service is almost doubling every year".
Earlier it was reported that in Y2023 Russian authorities launched the modernization of production facilities of Su-57 fighter jets.
