The head of the Russian Ministry of Defense, Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the state defense order at the enterprises of the "Kalashnikov" concern in Udmurtia. He inspected the production of reconnaissance and strike drones, and missiles.
New workshops have been launched at the factories within the concern's structure. This has made it possible to increase drone production by 60% compared to 2022 figures.
In addition, enterprises have increased the production of Vikhr-1 guided missiles, Kitolov-2 guided artillery shells, and Strela anti-aircraft guided missiles. Production volume is expected to double.
The 9M333 Strela SAM is designed to engage drones, airplanes, and helicopters
The guided munition has been improved in terms of tactical and technical characteristics. We create a flight mission, load it onto the autopilot.
Shoigu was also informed that composite materials had been introduced in the production of drones. They helped to increase the strength of the products.
Nothing breaks during landing or impacts. The drone's survivability has increased dramatically. This also helps the operator, as he does not need to think about weather conditions. We are now working on an automatic guidance system for kamikaze drones. It already works by coordinates
At the Zala Aero enterprise, which produces Lancet loitering munitions and reconnaissance drones, new drone models were presented. They have been refined taking experience into account.
Zala Aero employees are proactively conducting research in the field of real-time data processing and navigation systems. They will help connect all products into a single system for engaging targets in an automated mode.