Russia may be starting to show what it can bring to bear in a conflict with Ukraine
Much of Russia’s current diverse burst of drone activity seems to be a response to the“The Nagorno-Karabakh war last year really drove home the point to the Russian Ministry of Defence that it needs to have different types of drone systems in its arsenal to be effective and precise in combat,” says Bendett.
The other reasons for this sudden spate of drone reports is that it is not enough to have the technology; it has to be known. Turkey’s accession to ‘status has been driven by extensive media coverage, while Russian developments have taken place in the shadows. “Many Russian military commentators are lamenting the fact that Turkey is good at promoting its drone systems via a continuous video stream of these drones in action, either in actual combat or during tests,” says Bendett. “On the other hand, Russia displays its successes sparingly, which may have the unintended consequence of creating an impression that its drones are not yet available for combat.
The rush of drone stories is clearly intended to counteract this impression. Some of the newer Russian drone systems like the Okhotnik are clearly not yet in front-line service, and some news reports — such as the — point to the future. But many Russian military drones are already deployed, and may be ready to fly over Ukraine in what may be the largest demonstration of robot airpower yet.
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