The Russian military first applied combat robots in combat orders of international units. Robotic complexes “Uran-9” and “Nerekhta” have experienced joint strategic exercises “West-2021”, “Interfax reports with reference to the Ministry of Defense of Russia.
In the report of the defense department, they noted that the Russian military first applied the robots of intelligence and fire support during the main stage of the “West-2021” teachings. In particular, the Robots “Uran-9” acted in combat orders of defendant compounds. The cars successfully hit the lively strength and armored vehicles of the conditional opponent at a distance of up to 5 thousand meters. Also, the cars of this type were covered with motorized rifle units, “said in the message.
Nerekhta robots on the “West-2021” teachings were used for fire support and intelligence. Machines equipped with a machine gun “Cord” and an automatic grenade launcher can be used to deliver equipment and ammunition, as well as fire adjustments.
In turn, for engineering and saming tasks on the “West-2021” teachings, robotic URAN-6 demining complexes were used. Remotely managed machines have used to do passes in mine fields.
The actions of robots on the exercises covered the tactical laser complex “Career”. Elements of the complex are able to detect and suppress optical appliances of weapons, armored vehicles and intelligence means of the enemy.
Previously became aware of the use of Robots “Platform-M” on the teachings “West-2021”. Robots acted together with paratroopers and motorized rifle divisions in urban conditions.