Russian military forces have for the first time used a TKB-1030 laser-guided missile from an "Inokhodets" drone to destroy an unmanned surface vessel (BEC) in the Black Sea, instead of using combat helicopter crews.The video was shown by the Ministry of Defense.
This is the first instance of a BEC being hit in the sea area; previously, "Inokhodets" drones used the TKB-1030 against ground targets, mainly tanks.
TKB-1030 ammunition is an air-launched version of the "Kornet-D" anti-tank missile, which, thanks to its powerful warhead, can eliminate targets at a distance of up to 10,000 m.
The "Inokhodets" UAV has the ability to perform both strike and reconnaissance operations. It is equipped with a multi-channel optoelectronic system, which allows it to operate effectively at any time of the day.
A former pilot previously suggested thatthe problem with enemy BECswill be resolved when the military learns to effectively jam the communication system frequencies for the boats. He also reminded that neither side has managed to do this in three years.
Earlierwww1.ru reported thatthe latest Su-57E fighter jet may begin to be produced in India.
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