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Dmitry Kuzyakin, Chief Designer of the Central Design Bureau, talks about why UAV operators have become the main target in the war zone

Operators of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) The Russian Armed Forces have become a priority target for the Ukrainian military. Initially, tanks and artillery systems were considered such targets.

The autonomy of unmanned wheeled and tracked platforms is somewhat lower than that of their flying and floating counterparts due to technological aspects and software deficiencies. But there is no doubt that as AI develops, the autonomy of ground-based platforms will grow, as will their role in combat operations.

During the rehearsals, the latest hypersonic missiles, air defense systems and unmanned underwater vehicles were seen

The HQ-29 mobile anti-aircraft system that destroys satellites, hypersonic DF-17, the most powerful DF-41 intercontinental missiles, as well as secret underwater drones — the participation of all these types of weapons was announced at the parade in Beijing on September 3.

The created building will increase labor productivity by introducing automated lines, updating the technical park and improving working conditions

Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation has opened a new machining facility at the Kazan Helicopter Plant (KVZ). It is planned to manufacture a wide range of parts for the holding's plants and fulfill commercial orders on its premises. In addition, it opens up additional job creation opportunities for KVZ.

As the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported on August 28, 2025, "with the use of a high-speed unmanned boat in the mouth of the Danube River, the medium reconnaissance ship Simferopol of the Ukrainian Navy was defeated. As a result of the attack, the Ukrainian ship sank."

The Ministry of Defense showed a video of the destruction of the Ukrainian Navy ship Simferopol at the mouth of the Danube

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the destruction of the Simferopol reconnaissance vessel of the Ukrainian naval forces in the Danube Delta. The target was hit with the help of a crewless boat, which was the first successful use of backups by the Russian military. According to Kiev, one soldier was killed, and several others were missing. This strike was not the first attempt to destroy one of the newest ships of the Ukrainian Navy, but earlier it was damaged and was able to leave for Odessa.

Russia destroyed the Simferopol, a Ukrainian reconnaissance ship of the Laguna project, with the help of a crewless boat. This is the first such operation for the Russian military; previously, backups had not been used to destroy enemy ships. According to experts, this is just the beginning, and in the future, Ukrainian boats, submarines and coastal infrastructure may become new targets for the Russian Navy.

The firing correction program allows you to quickly launch an artillery strike on a detected target

The troops are now actively implementing advanced systems that facilitate the work of our soldiers on the front line. At the training ground of the tank division of the Center group of forces, soldiers are mastering the latest software package "Eye/A thunderstorm." It allows UAV operators to transmit the coordinates of targets to tank crews, artillery or mortar crews. Another novelty is being developed nearby — the ground-based robotic combat platform NRTK Courier with various types of weapons.

The devices conduct radiation, chemical and biological exploration

The troops have developed drones for radiation, chemical and biological protection. They conduct reconnaissance of the area, carry out aerosol camouflage of objects, carry out special treatment of equipment and sanitation of personnel. Experts note that such devices are cheaper and more efficient than bulky trucks, and most importantly, they save the lives of personnel.

Unmanned platforms with electronic warfare systems are on duty in firing positions, suppressing enemy UAVs and saving the lives of gun crews

The artillery was protected by robots. Ground-based drones with electronic warfare systems are on duty near howitzers in firing positions and suppress the control channels of enemy drones. Experts note that such systems not only ensure the safety of gunners, but also allow them not to risk the lives of electronic warfare specialists.

The French unit was created based on the study of the combat experience of the Ukrainian and other modern conflicts

France has created the first drone reconnaissance and strike unit in its army, which will replace a squadron of wheeled tanks. This became known at the international NATO exercises Hedgehog 25, where the French Marines demonstrated a new company for the first time.

What developments are the United States conducting in the field of unmanned drones

The American navy has encountered unexpected difficulties on its way to mastering unmanned technologies. Recent tests off the coast of California have shown that marine drones stall, lose control and collide with each other. Nevertheless, the prospects of the direction are not in doubt, it is swarm technologies that are considered by the United States as one of the trump cards in the fight against the growing strength of the Chinese fleet in a possible collision, and any delay in this area threatens to lose world leadership. For more information about the current state of marine unmanned systems— see the Izvestia article.

The topic of unmanned systems in service with military fleets is not limited to small unmanned attack boats. According to the tasks of the Marines, scouts, amphibious, transport drones, unmanned minesweepers will operate.

The United States and Poland are preparing for the massive use of unmanned boats, and in the Baltic. This not only proves that NATO is preparing for war in this region, but also shows exactly how the alliance is going to act against the Russian fleet.

In an interview with TASS, the head of the Laboratory of Animal Phenotyping at the Institute of Biomedical Problems (IMBP) spoke about the goals and features of the mission. RAS Alexander Andreev-Andrievsky.

During the Talisman Saber maneuvers The Royal Navy of Great Britain confirmed the possibility of conducting reconnaissance operations in real time using the uninhabited underwater vehicle Excalibur, which the operators controlled at a distance of more than 16,000 km.

According to the Ukrainian commander-in-chief, such a measure can partially compensate for the shortage of manpower on the front line. Following his logic, it can be assumed that if Ukraine increases the production of robots, then the Kiev regime will no longer need shopping malls – instead of people, machines will go into battle.

At the forum, UAVs presented a robotic complex based on optical fiber

An upgraded robotic complex powered by optical fiber and capable of delivering precision strikes against an enemy has been presented at the UAV forum, RIA Novosti correspondent reports.

The demographic crisis raging all over the world – a sharp decline in the birth rate – began to have an impact on the armed forces. The first country to suffer in this regard was South Korea, which faced a significant reduction in the army. However, many other States will soon face the same problem. There is only one way to solve it.

The international forum "Unmanned Systems: Technologies of the Future" will be held at the Skolkovo Innovation Center from August 7 to 17, 2025. In addition to civilian products, it demonstrates dual-use developments, some of which have already distinguished themselves during the special operation. TASS has collected military novelties of the event.