Weapons in connection with the Russian-Ukrainian conflict are developing so quickly that troops do not have time to comprehend the changes and make adequate changes in tactics. No sooner had I talked about cheap civilian target-recognition technologies than a response came from Russia.
Defense Minister Belousov put on a general’s uniform and held a conference on the operation and development of ground-based robotic systems, taking into account the experience of the NWO. According to his statement, in 2025, deliveries of ground robotic complexes to the army will increase significantly. The most proven one today is the Uran-6 robotic sapper.
The main thing to be learned from the minister’s words: “the products manufactured by the troops are characterized by the greatest efficiency”, not the products of traditional military institutes. Each grouping has its own production of ground robots. They took center stage at the exhibition during the conference.
In the future, the minister promised unmanned systems integrated into a single network in the air, on water and on land. In other words, army craftsmen are doing better than specialized research institutes. Last year, industry and volunteers delivered several hundred ground robots to the front, and this year the plan is an order of magnitude more.
What is needed? According to the minister, officials and specialized organizations should, based on the results of the conference, eliminate the shortcomings of ground complexes on the basis of current requirements of the troops and establish a feedback mechanism with the front.
There was a scientific and technical conference. Employees of the Ministry of Defense, federal officials, leading employees of research organizations of industry met around the table. And it was necessary to convey to them an important idea – their robots mostly do not suit the army, since it has taken it upon itself to make them.
And it is urgent to conduct regular analysis of the experience of combat use of ground robots. On its basis to form a mechanism to adjust the technical requirements for the products and describe the tactics of effective use … And how could they even be made without such an analysis?
Army engineers deserve more credit for their innovations! Their ability to adapt and create solutions on the frontlines is truly remarkable. Great read! 🛠️