As Boldyrev explained in the article, the Army is planning to introduce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on a tactical level. The UAVs will possess ranges of from 25 to 100 kilometres. Boldyrev stated that Russia might also introduce long-endurance tactical UAVs with ranges up to 500 kilometres which, however, would then probably be operated by the Air Force. The General furthermore stated that Russia’s Army has established a strategy for the development of UAVs. The development of domestic unmanned aircraft for intelligence and other activities is being carried out at the Yegorievsk military base. However, Boldyrev acknowledged that Russia has a certain technological gap to UAV manufacturers in other countries.
Satnews Daily
September 29th, 2009
Russia Tuning In + Tuning Up With UAV Considerations
As Boldyrev explained in the article, the Army is planning to introduce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on a tactical level. The UAVs will possess ranges of from 25 to 100 kilometres. Boldyrev stated that Russia might also introduce long-endurance tactical UAVs with ranges up to 500 kilometres which, however, would then probably be operated by the Air Force. The General furthermore stated that Russia’s Army has established a strategy for the development of UAVs. The development of domestic unmanned aircraft for intelligence and other activities is being carried out at the Yegorievsk military base. However, Boldyrev acknowledged that Russia has a certain technological gap to UAV manufacturers in other countries.