Russian Technology Company Develops New Long-Range Kamikaze Drone

Illustration of Russian drones. (Wikimedia Commons/Mil.ru/Андрей Русов)

JAKARTA - The Russian state technology company, Rostec, has developed a new kamikaze drone (loitering munition) capable of reaching targets at a distance of hundreds of kilometers, the Rostec press office reported.

"Specialists from the state-owned company Rostec have developed long-range cruise ammunition. This new drone is designed to attack military installations far behind enemy lines," the press office said in a statement, launching TASS (1/4).

"This drone is equipped with a reliable internal combustion engine and is capable of completing missions at distances of hundreds of kilometers," he continued.

These kamikaze drones have high speed and maneuverability that allow them to use different flight paths to bypass enemy air defenses.

In addition, this new kamikaze drone is very resistant to interference generated by various electronic warfare systems, it was explained.

"Rostec continues to actively develop unmanned technology for civilian and military applications. To date, our order book already includes more than 10 types of mass-produced vehicles that reach their goals for the benefit of various customers. In particular, a series of drones developed by companies under the auspices of Rostec in reconnaissance and attack configurations are used in the field of special military operations," he said.

"This new kamikaze drone is in the shape of a delta wing and is currently undergoing trials," said a quote from the statement by Rostec's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Development Director Boris Podolny, released by the press office.