Russia says it will start selling its 'suicide drone' to foreign nations — but won't name them
Russia is marketing the Garpia-A1E abroad, offering foreign buyers a long-range loitering munition with six-hour endurance and substantial payload capacity.
Russia is planning to sell its long-range suicide drone, the Garpia-A1E, to foreign military customers, though it has not disclosed the names of potential buyers. The weapon, manufactured by the state defense company Almaz-Antey, can travel up to 1,000 kilometres and carry a payload of over 50kg. It remains airborne for more than six hours and operates at altitudes from 50 to 2,500 metres.
Following live demonstrations, the Garpia-A1E has attracted international interest. Unlike drones designed for multiple missions, the Garpia-A1E flies directly to its programmed coordinates before detonating itself. The drone spans 3.4 meters in length, has a takeoff weight of 250kg, and wingspan of 3 meters. It tops out at 170km/h and can be launched from altitudes between 50 to 2,500 metres.
The weapon is the only loitering munition on the global market with a range of up to 1,000km. Rosoboronexport, Russia's state export control agency, is open to negotiating direct sales agreements and manufacturing the drone in friendly countries. Domestic production of the Garpia-A1E is currently at full capacity to meet international orders without compromising Russia's defense capabilities.
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