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Orion (Russian UCAV)
The Kronshtadt Orion is a family of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) developed by Kronstadt Group. There are several variants of the drone, both for Russia's domestic and export market. Development Kronstadt began the development of Orion in 2011 as part of the Russian MoD-funded Inokhodets programme. In 2013–2015, the company revealed the first layout of the Orion. In May 2016, RIA Novosti reported that test flights of the drone had begun. On 24 August 2021, it was reported that the Russian MoD and Kronshtadt signed a deal for the procurement of 5 combat groups of an upgraded version of Orion, Inokhodets-RU (also known as Sirius). Each group will have several drones; delivery is scheduled for 2023. The large-scale Russian-Belarusian exercise Zapad in September 2021 included Orion drones. Operational history According to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the Orion was tested for strike missions in 2019 in Syria. In 2020, the Russian Defence Ministry received th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unmanned Surveillance And Reconnaissance Aerial Vehicle
An unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle, is an unarmed military unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV that is used for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR). Unlike unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), this type of system is not designed to carry aircraft ordnance such as missiles, ATGMs, or aerial bomb, bombs for drone strikes. The main purpose is to provide battlefield intelligence. Small sized short-range man-portable unmanned aerial vehicles are called miniature UAV also used for battlefield intelligence. Current models The Harbin BZK-005 family encompasses reconnaissance variant like BZK-005 alongside combat-focused models like the BZK-005C. CH-1and CH-2 variants are for reconnaissance. Future models and technology demonstrators Belgium The Belgians were early adopters of reconnaissance UAVs, introducing the MBLE Épervier, "Epervier (Sparrowhawk)" UAV in the early 1970s. It was built by Manufacture Belge De Lampes Et ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open-source Intelligence
Open source intelligence (OSINT) is the collection and analysis of data gathered from open sources (overt sources and publicly available information) to produce actionable intelligence. OSINT is primarily used in national security, law enforcement, and competitive intelligence, business intelligence functions and is of value to analysts who use non-sensitive intelligence in answering classified information, classified, Classified information#Unclassified, unclassified, or trade secret, proprietary intelligence intelligence requirement, requirements across the previous intelligence disciplines. Categories OSINT sources can be divided up into six different categories of information flow: *Media: print newspapers, magazines, radio, and television from across and between countries. *Internet: online publications, blogs, discussion groups, citizen media (i.e. – cell phone digital video, videos, and user created content), YouTube, and other social media websites (i.e. – Facebook ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unmanned Military Aircraft Of Russia
An uncrewed vehicle or unmanned vehicle is a vehicle without a person on board. Uncrewed vehicles can either be under telerobotic control—remote controlled or remote guided vehicles—or they can be autonomously controlled—autonomous vehicles—which are capable of sensing their environment and navigating on their own. It has been reported that the armed forces of more than 100 countries have approximately 170 different types of drones in service. Types There are different types of uncrewed vehicles: * Remote control vehicle (RC), such as radio-controlled cars or radio-controlled aircraft * Unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), such as the autonomous cars, or unmanned combat vehicles (UCGV) **Self-driving truck **Driverless tractor * Unmanned ground and aerial vehicle (UGAV), unmanned vehicle with hybrid locomotion methods * Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), unmanned aircraft, either fixed-wing or rotorwing, commonly known as "drone" ** Unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) **Medium ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B
The Sukhoi S-70 ''Okhotnik-B'' (), also referred to as ''Hunter-B'', is a Russian stealth heavy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) that was being developed during the 2010s by Sukhoi and Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG. Several Test article (aerospace), prototypes underwent flight testing in 2019–2023 and, as of January 2024, it was projected that production could begin as early as the second half of 2024. The drone is based on the earlier Mikoyan Skat, designed by Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG, MiG, encompassing some technologies of the fifth-generation jet fighter, fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jet. , it was projected to act under the control of pilots of Su-57 jets in a potential future version, similar to the USAF Skyborg program. An out of control S-70 was deliberately shot down by a Russian Su-57 over Ukraine in October 2024. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luch Korsar
The Luch Korsar (, ) is a medium-weight Russian unmanned aerial vehicle developed by OKB Luch, member of Ruselectronics owned by Rostec, to perform reconnaissance, strike and electronic attack missions on behalf of the Russian Ground Forces and Navy. The program started in 2009 and the flight testing commenced in 2015. It is considered as an improved analogue of the US-made RQ-7 Shadow UAV. Development OKB Luch began working on the Korsar project in 2009 and commenced flight testing in 2015. It was unveiled for the first time at the 2018 Moscow Victory Day Parade on May 9. At first, the Korsar was considered to be a medium-weight UAV for tactical applications with no mention of its ability to perform kinetic strikes. According to Rostec in May 2018, Korsar serial production is being set up. In the future, this system may come with improved air vehicles whose operational range would be increased from 120 to 160 km (65 to 86 nautical miles) currently to 250 km (135 nmi). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sokol Altius
The Sokol Altius (also Altair) is a medium-altitude long-endurance Russian unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by OKB Sokol (formerly known as Simonov Design Bureau) and Tranzas to perform reconnaissance, strike and electronic attack missions on behalf of the Russian Aerospace Forces and Navy. The program started in 2011 and thus far 3 prototypes have been built. The Altius is comparable to the striking and reconnaissance capabilities of the US-made MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk UAVs. Development The Altius program started in October 2011 after the Russian Ministry of Defence awarded a 3 billion Ruble contract with OKB Sokol (Kazan) and resulted in three demonstrators. The first one, called Altair, was unveiled in 2014 and flew for the first time in 2016, while the second demonstrator, the Altius-M, was spotted for the first time in 2017. At the end of 2018, the Ministry of Defence transferred project to the Ural Civil Aviation Plant (Yekaterinburg). The third demonstr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
S8000 Banderol
The S8000 Banderol (Russian Language, Russian: S8000 Бандероль) is a small cruise missile developed by the Kronshtadt Group. Name Banderol means "package, or small parcel." History In May 2025 Military intelligence service of Ukraine (Main Directorate of Intelligence (Ukraine), HUR) revealed that Russia was using a new cruise missile called S8000 Banderol. Description The Banderol's design emphasizes low cost and ease of manufacturing. Many of the components of the Banderol, including key ones, are imported to Russia from abroad. The jet turbine engine is a Chinese Swiwin SW800Pro which is available on AliExpress. A Banderol reportedly contains: * US-made 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) MEMS motion sensor device (3‑axis gyroscope and a 3‑axis accelerometer) by InvenSense (TDK); * Microcontroller from Switzerland's STMicroelectronics; * Australian-built "information exchange" radio modem RFD900x by RF Design; * Controlled reception pattern antenna, CR ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antitank Missile
An anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), anti-tank missile, anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) or anti-armor guided weapon is a guided missile primarily designed to hit and destroy heavily armored military vehicles. ATGMs range in size from shoulder-launched weapons, which can be transported by a single soldier, to larger tripod-mounted weapons, which require a squad or team to transport and fire, to vehicle and aircraft mounted missile systems. Earlier man-portable anti-tank weapons, like anti-tank rifles and magnetic anti-tank mines, generally had very short range, sometimes on the order of metres or tens of metres. Rocket-propelled high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) systems appeared in World War II and extended range to the order of hundreds of metres, but accuracy was low and hitting targets at these ranges was largely a matter of luck. It was the combination of rocket propulsion and remote wire guidance that made the ATGM much more effective than these earlier weapons, and gave ligh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
9K121 Vikhr
The 9K121 ''Vikhr'' (, ; NATO reporting name: AT-16 Scallion) is a Soviet laser-beam-riding anti-tank missile. "9K121" is the GRAU designation for the missile system. The missile can be launched from warships, Ka-50 and Ka-52 helicopters, and Su-25T aircraft, and has a range of approximately 10km. It was first shown publicly at the 1992 Farnborough Airshow. Description The missile is designed to engage vital ground targets, including armoured targets fitted out with built-in and add-on explosive reactive armor, at a range of up to 8 km when fired from a helicopter and 10 km when fired from a fixed-wing aircraft in daytime and up to 5 km at night, as well as air targets in conditions of air defense assets activity. The Vikhr-1 missile is part of the Vikhr-M system, which also includes an automatic sight and a depressible launcher. Adopted in 1990, the missile was upgraded in 2021. The automatic sight is provided with TV and IR channels for target sighting, a las ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Combat Drone "Orion-E" During The "Armiya 2021" Exhibition
Combat (French for ''fight'') is a purposeful violent conflict between multiple combatants with the intent to harm the opposition. Combat may be armed (using weapons) or unarmed ( not using weapons). Combat is resorted to either as a method of self-defense or to impose one's will upon others. An instance of combat can be a standalone confrontation or part of a wider conflict, and its scale can range from a fight between individuals to a war between organized groups. Combat may also be benign and recreational, as in the cases of combat sports and mock combat. Combat may comply with, or be in violation of, local or international laws regarding conflict. Examples of rules include the Geneva Conventions (covering the treatment of people in war), medieval chivalry, the Marquess of Queensberry Rules (covering boxing), and the individual rulesets of various combat sports. Hand-to-hand combat Hand-to-hand combat (melee) is combat at very close range, attacking the opponent with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sirius Drone
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Greek word (Latin script: ), meaning 'glowing' or 'scorching'. The star is designated Canis Majoris, Latinized to Alpha Canis Majoris, and abbreviated CMa or Alpha CMa. With a visual apparent magnitude of −1.46, Sirius is almost twice as bright as Canopus, the next brightest star. Sirius is a binary star consisting of a main-sequence star of spectral type A0 or A1, termed Sirius A, and a faint white dwarf companion of spectral type DA2, termed Sirius B. The distance between the two varies between 8.2 and 31.5 astronomical units as they orbit every 50 years. Sirius appears bright because of its intrinsic luminosity and its proximity to the Solar System. At a distance of , the Sirius system is one of Earth's nearest neighbours. Sirius is gradually moving closer to the Solar System and it is expected to increase in brightness slightly over the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High-altitude Long-endurance
A high-altitude platform station (HAPS, which can also mean high-altitude pseudo-satellite or high-altitude platform systems), also known as atmospheric satellite, is a long endurance (aeronautics), endurance, high altitude aircraft able to offer observation or communication services similarly to artificial satellites. Mostly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), they remain aloft through atmospheric lift, either aerodynamic lift, aerodynamic like airplanes, or aerostatic like airships or balloon (aeronautics), balloons. High-altitude long endurance (HALE) military drones can fly above 60,000 ft (18,000 m) over 32 hours, while civil HAPS are radio stations at an altitude of 20 to 50 km above waypoints, for weeks. High-altitude, long endurance flight has been studied since at least 1983, and demonstrator programs since 1994. hydrogen aircraft, Hydrogen and solar power have been proposed as alternatives to conventional engines. Above commercial air transport and wind tur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
