Footage of the new Russian "Plastun-TT" army all-terrain vehicle. The "Plastun-TT" is a two-section wheeled all-terrain vehicle (ATV) developed by the company "Russian ATVs Plastun" (Russkie Vezdekhody Plastun); it is designed for transporting personnel and cargo, evacuating the wounded, and mounting various weapons. There are three versions of the vehicle—the "Plastun-T," "Plastun-TT," and "Plastun-TTM"—available in various configurations. The vehicle is built without doors, allowing a five-person assault team to exit quickly. If necessary, the vehicle can be fitted with standard 6.3 mm thick assault armor panels. Test results showed the "Plastun-TT" performing better than the popular UAZ "Bukhanka" vehicles; high reliability was also noted. The "Plastun-TTM" army transport version utilizes an engine and some transmission components from the "Niva" vehicle, along with axles from "Gazel" trucks. The "Plastun-TTM" has a payload capacity of up to 2,000 kg and a top speed of 100 km/h. It can climb slopes exceeding 30 degrees and ford water obstacles up to 80 cm deep.
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The Kalashnikov Group has upgraded the Russian Vikhr anti-tank guided missile, adapting it to engage UAVs. The Vikhr missile is successfully deployed on Russian Ka-52 helicopters. According to the group's head, Alan Lushnikov, the missile was upgraded because armored vehicles are being used less frequently in combat operations. The missile has been fitted with a proximity fuse and is now used against aerial targets. The Vikhr is guided by a laser beam, with the operator providing target designation.
Russia has ceased production of the "Geran-3" kamikaze drone, switching instead to the "Geran-4." Ukrainian media reported this, citing Ukrainian military intelligence. While "Geran-3" jet-powered kamikaze drones remain in use, they are drawn from existing stockpiles; new units are no longer being manufactured. The "Geran-3" served as a transitional model between the piston-powered "Geran-2" and the jet-powered "Geran-4." Based on the "Geran-2" design, the "Geran-3" was equipped with a Telefly JT80 jet engine, enabling flight speeds of up to 370 km/h. The "Geran-4" features the more powerful Telefly LX-WP-160 engine, resulting in increased flight range and cruising speed.
Footage showing the launch of "Forpost" strike UAVs belonging to the Russian Pacific Fleet's naval aviation. During fleet exercises, the "Forpost" UAVs detected simulated enemy amphibious assault ships and relayed their coordinates for strikes by "Oniks" and "Uran" missiles.
The Russian company Aqua-Volga has unveiled the "Avatar 001" unmanned catamaran. According to the developers, the "Avatar 001" is difficult to sink thanks to its specialized hull design and internal architecture. The "Avatar" unmanned vessel can be used for river monitoring, cargo delivery, and patrolling waterways. Currently, it is controlled via a radio link and utilizes GPS/GLONASS navigation, with the capability to return to base autonomously. The vessel is constructed using 90% Russian-made components. The "Avatar" is produced in various versions; technical specifications are displayed on the screen. The AVATAR 01.4 model weighs 350 kg and reaches speeds of up to 20 km/h. It has a payload capacity of 350–500 kg, an operating time of up to 20 hours, and a range of up to 30 km. The propulsion system consists of either a gasoline or electric engine with a power output of up to 8 kW. Prices for "Avatar" vessels start at $13,000.
Russian drone operators have showcased a new version of the BM-35 UAV powered by a jet engine; previously, the drone was equipped with a piston engine. It remains unclear whether the UAV will continue to be produced in two variants, but the emergence of interceptor drones has led other manufacturers to introduce jet-powered UAVs as well. Details about the drone are scarce; it is known to feature a jet engine, a flight range of approximately 200 km, and a 10 kg warhead. The engine is believed to be of foreign manufacture.
Rare footage shows a stationary version of the Russian Pantsir-S1M air defense system mounted on a tower in the Moscow region. The Pantsir system employs four compact TKB-1055 "Gvozd" guided missiles designed to engage drones. Notably, TKB-1055 missiles have even been used to intercept cruise missiles. The Pantsir system also utilizes 57E6 missiles and 30mm 2A38M cannons.
The High Precision Systems holding has delivered a batch of Pantsir-S air defense systems and stationary Pantsir-SMD systems to the Russian Ministry of Defense. Reportedly, the Pantsir systems have undergone successful testing and have been accepted into service by military units. The Pantsir has proven to be one of the most effective means of countering aerial targets. It is worth noting, however, that both the Pantsir and its foreign counterparts struggle to engage small-sized or plastic UAVs.
Rare footage captured by a Russian FPV drone showing the Danish *Stormborn* maritime drone in the Baltic Sea on June 25. The Danish unmanned surface vessel also filmed the drone and the maneuvers of the Russian Project 20380 corvette *Soobrazitelny*.
Exercises focused on repelling an attack by a sabotage and reconnaissance group were conducted by Russia's Baltic Fleet. The drills practiced tactics for countering saboteurs along the Baltic coast in the Kaliningrad region. According to the exercise scenario, an enemy group landed on the coast and advanced inland, launching a nighttime attack on a military facility. The "enemy" attempted to break through to the aircraft parking area by breaching a checkpoint and perimeter fencing at one of the region's airfields.