Description
Inside Russia’s new AI anti-drone technology: could it be a game changer on the battlefield? Patrick Lancaster reports from Russia’s Kursk region for an up-close look at a portable drone interceptor and an interview with a Russian serviceman.
As FPV drones and other unmanned aircraft reshape the Russia–Ukraine war, this report examines how Russia is responding with new counter-drone technology.
The serviceman explains the interceptor’s targeting camera, claimed AI capabilities, fire-and-forget operation, and kinetic interception. He also discusses its effective range, reusable features, and daytime and nighttime versions.
He claims the interceptor reaches speeds of up to 300 km/h. The capabilities described are attributed to the interviewee and have not been independently verified through controlled testing in this report.
Could technology like this change the balance between drones and counter-drone systems? Watch the interview and share your thoughts.
English subtitles cover the English commentary and translate the Russian interview. Turn on CC.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Opening footage
00:11 Reporting from Russia’s Kursk region
00:28 How drones are changing warfare
01:14 Introducing the anti-drone interceptor
02:12 Interview: what is this device?
02:53 Operating range and effectiveness
03:15 Russian production and reusability
03:48 Kinetic interception and targeting camera
04:09 AI on the battlefield
04:32 Deployment, day and night versions
04:59 Different interceptor variants
05:14 Which drones can it target?
05:32 Could this change the front line?
06:14 Materials, weight and cost
06:54 Handling and launch demonstration
07:55 Claimed speed and kinetic impact
08:24 What this means for drone warfare
09:51 Why multiple sources matter
10:23 More reporting from the border regions
11:11 Supporting independent journalism
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