Russia is secretly building a mortar-launched drone-killer—and a resistance group just leaked the blueprints
Leaked documents describe a swept-wing drone built to hunt other drones at up to 300 km/h. Russian firm NIK allegedly cooperated with Boeing.
Russian drone manufacturer NIK is developing a new interceptor drone designed to target and neutralize enemy unmanned aerial vehicles, according to leaked documents obtained by the Russian resistance group Black Spark. The documents reveal two potential designs under consideration, with both intended to be deployed at a lower cost than the expensive interceptors currently in use by Ukraine.
The first design modifies NIK's existing UBB-M mortar-launched loitering munition, changing its wing configuration, battery and motor specifications to improve its performance as an interceptor drone. The modified drone would weigh 15-16 kg and carry a 3 kg payload, capable of flying at 250-300 km/h at altitudes ranging from 20 meters up to 4.5 km.
The second design features a cone-shaped fuselage with four electric motors, though its specifications remain undisclosed. Black Spark claims the documents were leaked by an insider and alleges that the company collaborated with Boeing before the full-scale invasion, spying on European companies.
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