But some observers have questions about the claim.
Russia’s massive Tsentr-2019 wargame in September included a first: a test of small drones that found and bombed their targets with minimal human guidance, Russian newspaper Izvestia reported on Thursday.
The drones were 15-kg Orlan-10s, which reportedly can carry payloads of about six kilograms, unnamed officials told Izvestia.
“During the attack, the drone destroys objects with the help of air bombs or special guided missiles placed on board in small containers. Video cameras make sure that the target is destroyed,” Izvestia reported, adding that the drones used radar and radio find the targets “autonomously, without resorting to other weapons systems.”
Russia has been using some of its 2,000 the Orlan-10 drones in Syria for years, apparently without arming them.
Observers noted the small size of the payload.
ARTICLE COURTESY OF DEFENSE ONE
