During the July Military Exercises, Russia tested a new attacking naval drone capable of reaching and destroying maritime targets simulating war ships.
In addition to this unmanned vessel, FPV drones and other surface platforms were also used, although their exact functions have not yet been disclosed. All major Russian naval formations participated in the training, except for the Black Sea fleet, focusing on recognition and destruction tasks of coastal targets and the sea.
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In May 2024, the Russian Navy created specific regiments to operate unmanned systems as part of an expansion of the technological capabilities of the Armed Forces. These new groups will be equipped with air, terrestrial, surface and submarine drones, and will be mission to perform attacks, protect Russian vessels, combat enemy drones and eliminate naval mines.
The use of Naval drones through Russia gained prominence in 2023 after an attack on a rail bridge in Odesa. Since then, the country has invested in the development of this technology, including the creation of a drone called Oduvanchik and the inauguration of a production center in St. Petersburg. The structure includes test facilities to enable the continuous use of these vessels, reinforcing Kremlin’s bet on the strategic use of unmanned vehicles at sea.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: x @front_ukrainian | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team
❗️The 🇷🇺Russians are testing their new kamikaze naval drone during the July Storm naval exercises in the Baltic. pic.twitter.com/sy4naOqF3q
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