During the “July Sturm” military exercises, Russia tested a new maritime attack drone that is able to simulate and destroy ship destinations.
In addition to this unmanned ship, FPV drones and other surface platforms were also used, although their exact functions have not yet been published. All important Russian naval formations took part in the exercises, with the exception of the Black Sea fleet, and focused on educational tasks and the destruction of coastal goals and goals at sea.
In May 2024, the Russian Navy founded special regiments, which are commissioned to operate unmanned systems, as part of expanding the technological skills of the armed forces. These new units are equipped with air, ground, surface and underwater drones and have the task of performing attacks, protecting Russian ships, fighting enemy drones and eliminating lake.
The use of maritime drones by Russia was put into the spotlight in 2023 after an attack on a railway bridge in Odessa. Since then, the country has invested in the development of this technology, including the creation of a drone called “Oduvanchik” and the opening of a production center in St. Petersburg. The facility includes test facilities that enable the continuous use of these ships and further strengthen the strategic use of unmanned vehicles at sea through the Kremlin.
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