Alan Lushnikov, head of the Kalashnikov Concern JSC
Alan Lushnikov, head of the Kalashnikov Concern JSC, stated that some drone models are becoming obsolete because the nature of combat operations in Ukraine has 'radically changed'.
Consensus
- The character of combat operations in Ukraine has radically changed.
- Some drone models produced in 2023 are no longer as relevant as they were at the time of production.
- The Kalashnikov Concern is developing new drones with AI and automated targeting systems.
- Continuous development and adaptation of drone technology are required due to changing battlefield conditions.
- The Russian military will officially procure the new drone 'Kub-2' from the end of 2025.
Points of divergence
- The Kalashnikov Concern has completed state testing of the 'Kub-2' drone, which is equipped with AI, a guidance head, and an automatic target capture system. — kommersant
- On June 18, Rostekh unveiled a new reconnaissance drone, Supercam S180, capable of evading drone interceptors, featuring an additional camera and AI that automatically detects enemy drones. — vedomosti
- The Supercam S180 uses radio frequency detection to identify enemy drones by their radio emissions. — vedomosti
- Lushnikov mentioned that several schools of aircraft designers existed in the USSR, including those of Sergei Ilyushin and Andrei Tupolev. — kommersant
- Minister of Defense Andrei Belousov stated that requirements for drone protection and deployment are updated every two to three months due to the high pace of combat operations. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Head of 'Kalashnikov' declares radical change in the nature of fighting in Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Head of 'Kalashnikov' Declared Decreased Demand for Certain UAVs in SVO Zone — Вечерняя Москва
- Kalashnikov Concern states that demand for some UAVs has decreased — Ведомости
- Alan Lushnikov: The nature of combat in the SVO zone has radically changed — Вести
Key entities
- Alan Lushnikov
- Kalashnikov
- TASS
- Ukraine
- Moscow
- Andrey Kondrashov
- Kalashnikov Concern JSC
- Kalashnikov Concern
- АО «Концерн “Калашников”
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