Moscow. December 25. INTERFAX-State tests of the new anti-aircraft artillery complex "Derivation-air defense", capable of destroying drones and cruise missiles, are planned for 2022, said the head of the military air defense (air defense) of the Armed forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Alexander Leonov.
"Currently, as part of the preliminary tests of the anti-aircraft artillery complex, firing from newly developed shells is carried out to confirm the specified tactical and technical characteristics. State tests are planned for 2022, " he said in an interview with the Russian defense Ministry's Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper on Friday.
Earlier, the information Department of the Ministry of defense of the Russian Federation reported that the state tests of "Derivation-air defense" were planned to be completed in November 2019.
In August of this year, the press service of the Uralvagonzavod Corporation reported that state tests of the complex will be completed in the first quarter of 2022.
Leonov said that the troops "Derivation-air defense" will replace the anti-aircraft self-propelled guns "Shilka". According to him, the new complex is capable of firing in motion and afloat.
The General said that the Derivation-air defense" is able to deal with mini-and
micro-drones due to the use of an innovative projectile with a programmable detonation near the target.
Leonov said that "Derivation-air defense" will be part of the mixed tactical groups to combat drones. These groups include combined arms units, air defense units, and electronic warfare units.
"This allows for early detection and notification of UAV actions, electronic suppression of the UAV control system and echeloned fire exposure," he said.
The complex "Derivation-air defense" is designed to equip tactical units of the army air defense of the Ground forces.
According to the Ministry of defense of the Russian Federation, the complex is capable of fighting cruise and air missiles, drones, tactical and army aircraft and helicopters, single projectiles of multiple launch rocket systems, as well as ground and surface lightly armored targets.
The Derivation-air defense combat vehicle is equipped with an uninhabited combat module with a combined passive reconnaissance and sighting system. It provides detection and firing of air and ground targets from the spot, in motion and afloat. The ammunition package includes five types of ammunition, the main of which is a multifunctional projectile with a remotely programmable detonation near the target, the Russian defense Ministry reported earlier.
