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60 days. sonar long range detection. crew of 42 managing 28 long cruise missiles

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USC presented the design of the non-nuclear submarine "Amur 1650" with the most powerful ammunition.​

The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) unveiled the Amur 1650 submarine, equipped with vertical launch tubes and an air-independent propulsion system, developed by the USC Rubin design bureau, at the Fleet 2026 International Maritime Defense Show. This was reported by the USC press service.

This project boasts one of the largest weapons loadouts of any conventional submarine in the world: up to 28 weapons. The Amur 1650, with its VPU, can be armed with Club-S cruise missiles or the Russian-Indian supersonic BrahMos missiles.

The project is designed for high adaptability, allowing for the integration of customer-provided equipment. Its extensive missile arsenal is capable of engaging both land and surface targets.

Vertical launchers expand the project's combat capabilities, making the non-nuclear submarine a versatile naval combat center.

The Amur 1650 with a VPU is distinguished by its high stealth. Its low visibility is ensured by a wide range of acoustic protection measures, hull contours, and low-noise equipment.

"These features, along with its advanced electronic warfare, make the Amur 1650 indispensable for reconnaissance and surveillance. The sonar system guarantees a long target detection range. The effectiveness of these solutions has been confirmed by tests of Project 677 submarines, which have already been nicknamed 'Invisible'," the statement reads.

The submarine is capable of operating for 60 days in both open ocean and shallow water, even with anti-submarine defenses in place. It displaces approximately 3,000 tons and has a crew of 42.

if 10 to 20 meters make it difficult than anything below over water will make it even more difficult. i think i saw video of loitering drones attacking air defense. if Subs launch those small drones it will be extremely difficult for ships to deal with it.

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According to Ignat, the enemy is using border areas of neighboring countries, particularly Belarus, Moldova, and Romania, to bypass Ukraine's air defense system. Drones also frequently fly over bodies of water, particularly over the Kyiv Reservoir, in the direction of Kyiv.
According to him, drones fly at very low altitudes, sometimes just 10-20 meters above the ground, to make them difficult to detect by radar. To counter such attacks, Ukraine uses interceptor drones, mobile fire teams, and small air defense units. Ignat noted that mobile fire teams remain effective against low-flying targets and play a crucial role in repelling such attacks.

The head of Orion and Forpost-R is now transferred in 2026 to review Altius drone or make some thing else there. Once those achievements are analysed than exports of Orion drones happened. this claimed of Ethopian Orion drone. simplification in design and lighter materials carry heavier loads. i havent seen this design of Orion.

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The Inohodets's Finest Hour: The Secret to the Russian Attack UAV's Effectiveness in Special Operations​

For three consecutive days—October 13, 14, and 15, 2024—the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the destruction of various targets in the Kursk region and the Kursk border area by the Inokhodets unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), including objective monitoring footage.
Denis Fedutinov, an expert in unmanned systems and head of the New Technologies information and analysis center, told TASS that the Orion is similar in size to such aircraft as the American-made MQ-9B Predator and the Israeli Hermes 900. "Like the aforementioned American UAV, the Inokhodets can carry not only a reconnaissance payload, including an optical-electronic surveillance system, and optionally a radar and electronic reconnaissance system, but also air-to-air weapons," he shared.

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, Nikolai Dolzhenkov, General Designer of JSC Kronshtadt, stated that Russia has almost caught up with its competitors in the production of small-sized munitions for drones. According to Dolzhenkov, the Orion reconnaissance and attack UAV carries guided bombs, including glide bombs, as well as guided missiles.

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[Tam]

HIMARS can be consistently intercepted even by Buk-M1 if the target is close enough.

A Buk-M2 also consistently shoots down HIMARS rockets. A mechanic-driver of a Buk-M2 is recently awarded the Saint George's Cross, here is an entry from the Russian MOD.

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️"The lion's share of combat launches of the — crew interceptions of HIMARS MLRS rockets, directed towards Russian cities. For the professionalism and dedication of the guard, Sergeant Lomakin was awarded the Order of St. George — St. George Cross, IV degree and the «medal for military distinctions."

 

[Tam]

Also from the Russian MoD, this is not the first tank commander interviewed that vouch that tank indirect fire can be more accurate than artillery.

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Despite the sharp increase in the role of drones in modern combat, tanks remain the most important means of fire destruction. As noted guard Senior Sergeant Alexander Polukhin, their combat vehicles can not only compete, but even overtake artillery in terms of hit accuracy. He is a – tank commander and knows what he is talking about. Its crew has dozens, if not hundreds of destroyed strongholds and enemy fortifications.

«Tanks, first of all, are maneuverable. And now drones are constantly flying without this –. He shot back and retreated to another position so that he would not fly back. At the same time, the tank shoots accurately, we easily hit even small strongholds, – says the tank commander. – In terms of impact power, of course, the artillery wins, but in terms of accuracy and maneuverability we win».

Mostly combat vehicles operate from closed firing positions – over many kilometers when the target is out of line of sight. Artillery works the same way:

«First of all, this is for the sake of safety. We hit the enemy no less effectively, at the same time we keep our distance», – explains the principle of operation of a tanker.

 

[Soldier30]

A video of the new Russian anti-drone system, Zubr, in action has been published. The Zubr air defense system is designed to protect stationary targets. It is mounted on a trailer and armed with 7.62mm machine guns. The Zubr air defense system was unveiled in 2024 and accepted into service in early 2026. The air defense system is already in service, but its numbers are unknown.

 

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some tech info from this long conversation.
Soldier is saying that the need to walk about 15kms a day with protective gear and supplies ( Anti-drone weopons). so they need drones that transport 10 to 40 kg supplies with them. It is like personal cargo transport in air but this need Starlink system.
Ground drones seem not effective on these distances. ground drones are too slow . drones have to flow low altitude.

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During offensive operations, assault units must carry uniforms, ammunition, and food. They must walk up to 15 kilometers a day, carrying all of this. All supplies to the front lines are supplied by heavy drones. The enemy uses hexacopters, called "Baba Yaga," and controlled via Starlink.
V. Putin: Perhaps such work is underway. In 2023, our first satellites capable of solving the same tasks you mentioned were already in space. And this work will continue in 2024 and 2025.
We practically have a private organization, so to speak. I won't name it again, although it's been mentioned many times in various situations and in the media. It's working successfully. We're expanding this low-orbit constellation, and it's capable of solving all the problems you mentioned. The question is when it will be fully operational. But the work isn't just well-established; it's proceeding at a good pace and with good quality. I hope you'll feel this soon, even on the ground, so to speak.
A. Belousov: From 10 to 40 kilograms.

V. Putin: Now they’re already carrying 30.

A. Belousov: Yes.

We'll be delivering about 20,000 of these to the troops this year. The lineup has expanded significantly. Last year, there was practically only one type—the infamous "Product 80." It wasn't very high quality, but they're currently refining it. This year, there are already more than a dozen, and I won't name them here for the cameras

Battery operated transport.

To destroy enemy UAVs, we need pellet cartridges not only for smoothbore weapons but also for 5.45mm automatic weapons. Is it possible to manufacture these cartridges in a factory?

To quickly, silently, and covertly move to the enemy's front lines, a stormtrooper needs various types of electric vehicles: scooters, ATVs, and motorcycles. Is it possible to solve this problem within the framework of state defense procurement?

FPV goggles for manpads.

To combat enemy aircraft-type UAVs, we actively use Igla and Verba MANPADS. At night, we also use our own FPV goggles with thermal imaging technology.

Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich, we would like to ask you to distribute these FPV goggles to the units currently deployed on the front lines for widespread use. The Verba anti-aircraft missile system's performance is currently unmatched. It is also protected against flares, which the enemy is actively trying to exploit.
A. Belousov: There's a special thermal imager for the Verba, called the Zarnitsa. They're being produced—I won't give any figures for the cameras right now, but overall, it's not enough yet. We're ramping up production. We know this whole story, we know this problem, and we're currently ramping up Zarnitsa production. I mean, we need to supply at least the same number of Zarnitsa launchers for the Verba systems we supply to units, primarily air defense units. It's a good, proven device; there are no problems with it.

 

[Tam]

some tech info from this long conversation.
Soldier is saying that the need to walk about 15kms a day with protective gear and supplies ( Anti-drone weopons). so they need drones that transport 10 to 40 kg supplies with them. It is like personal cargo transport in air but this need Starlink system.
Ground drones seem not effective on these distances. ground drones are too slow . drones have to flow low altitude.

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Battery operated transport.


FPV goggles for manpads.

Pellet 5.45mm cartridges are being manufactured, used and is standard issue for over a year now.

Russians have been resupplying by drone since last year. They have their own heavy hexacopters, the Coliseum and the Mangals. They also capture and restore downed Ukrainian Baba Yagas and R18s, and these are repurposed as resupply drones. Ever since the Russians started using infiltration tactics with motorbikes and ATVs, they were using drone based resupply.

Drone resupply is one reason why Ukrainian counterattacks by infiltration failed. Particularly at Kupyansk and the Dobrophilia front north of Myrnograd (Dmitry). The Ukrainians drove deeply by infiltration and leaving isolated pockets of Russian resistance. However instead of panicking and retreating, the Russians dug in, and these pockets were resupplied indefinitely by aerial drone. In cases like these when the Ukrainians do the same by hanging on to their pockets, the Russians bring out stormtroopers, armor and reserves to clear out these pockets one by one. But on the Ukrainian side, they lack enough manpower to clear out Russian pockets.

Starlink is a bit overrated, as many observed R18 and Baba Yagas do not feature Starlink. Both Russians and Ukrainians operate a mesh network using repeater drones. Starlink adds weight and consumes power, which reduces range. On winged drones it also adds considerable aerodynamic drag. On the ground, Starlink arrays can be spotted by drones, which reveal the UAV control point, which is quickly subjected to strikes.

Drone resupply does have it's problems, as they can be intercepted by FPV drones. Resupply drones are also tracked to both their destinations and sources, which were then subject to strikes.

 

[defenceman]

Hi,
which strait is this now,

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[anzha]

Did Russia lose a Tu-22?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2066515560330834133

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Russia has over 700K troops inside UKraine with total personal size 2.4m in armed forces.
the way below report is written gives importance to Satellites and satellite controlled drones.
All those drones and AI is not decreasing manpower. The size of Russian air force has increased with much longer range weopons like glide bombs. even 6 bomb per Su-34 not have impact. The longer the range of bombs the greater the number of sorties.
my theory is that Air-defense need high number of people. you dont allow full auto mode for air defense and air defense need highest quality mechanical engineering due to sudden simultaneous multi-launch of hundreds of missiles and tremendous acceleration.
Pantsir alone is 2km/sec intercept.

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A Russian system comparable to "Starlink"​

On the military and technical side, Putin announced the development of a satellite communications system, considering it to be no less efficient than the American "

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" service, and pointed out that it may even surpass it in some aspects, while acknowledging the existence of challenges related to expanding the constellation of satellites needed to operate it.
He explained that work is underway to develop and produce heavy Russian drones equipped with satellite control systems, while expanding the satellite system in

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He added that combating drones is one of the most important tasks in the area of operations, and that Russia is working to strengthen its air defense system to counter this type of threat.
He noted that his country continues to develop heavy drones that operate via satellite control systems, pointing out that Russia launched its first satellites dedicated to these tasks in 2023, and has continued to develop them over the past two years.

This is what expected of Satellites in North Sea Route and i presume satellites will have increased military utility.

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The Russian satellite constellation for monitoring the Northern Sea Route has been put into test operation mode.
According to him, all satellite information will be integrated into the Unified Digital Services Platform (UDSP NSR), which will ensure continuous monitoring of the entire NSR route.

Rosatom expects the implementation of digital satellite infrastructure to significantly change the approach to shipping management on the NSR, including the most complex eastern sector of the route. Improved efficiency is expected:

• navigation support,
• ice reconnaissance,
• control over the movement of vessels in Arctic waters.

According to the state corporation's press service, representatives

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are planned to be invited to the next meeting of the Northern Sea Route Shipping Council to present the satellite constellation's parameters, technical capabilities, and prospects for its future use in Arctic logistics.

Satellite constellation for monitoring the Northern Sea Route​

The Russian satellite monitoring system for the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is a key element of the digital infrastructure for Arctic logistics. The project is being implemented by Rosatom (the NSR infrastructure operator) and Roscosmos (the space segment). It consists of:

• Radar satellites (Condor-FKA):
  • observe the Arctic regardless of the weather, cloud cover and polar night;
  • monitor ice conditions, ice thickness and structure;
  • accompany ships, identify icebergs and ice fields.
• Hydrometeorological satellites (Arktika-M):
  • operate in a highly elliptical orbit - they remain above the Arctic for a long time;
  • monitor cyclones, storms, atmospheric and surface temperatures;
  • predict dangerous natural phenomena.
• Navigation segment (GLONASS):
  • provides navigation and route control;
  • transmits coordinates;
  • supports digital shipping services.
• The system will provide:
  • year-round navigation along the NSR;
  • improving navigation safety and reducing the risk of accidents;
  • operational ice navigation;
  • digital shipping management and situation forecasting;
  • support for emergency rescue operations.
• In the future, the data will be integrated into the Unified Platform of Digital Services for the SMEs, where the following will be combined in real time:
  • satellite monitoring;
  • icebreaker fleet data and meteorological information;
  • ship routing and dispatching.

 

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Did Russia lose a Tu-22?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2066515560330834133

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The wording is not accurate. Tu-22M3 is not precious aircraft and its role is decreasing pending current crew and weopon retirement.
MIG-31K took role for high speed attack.
Su-34M taking the role of Tu-22M3. Tu-22M3 has not demonstrated more than two missiles per sortie and no modern glide bombs. Russia is increasing production of IL-476 if they need air-tankers there are more than enough.
Su-34M hasnot been upgraded with modern engines like 177 or materials. They still call it 4+ unlike 4++ for Su-35.
before the current upgrade Su-57 is designed for 5.8 hours flight duration. it is more than twice of F-35
Russia aim is too increase this flight duration with that new fuel efficient 177 engine and AI support for Pilots.
They expect 10 hour flight duration from current Su-34M.