{
  "id": 4020784,
  "title": "Russia says it will start selling its 'suicide drone' to foreign nations — but won't name them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/russia-says-it-will-start-selling-its-suicide-drone-to-foreign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T19:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/pro/russia-says-it-will-start-selling-its-suicide-drone-to-foreign-nations-but-wont-name-them"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Russia is marketing the Garpia-A1E abroad, offering foreign buyers a long-range loitering munition with six-hour endurance and substantial payload capacity.",
  "key_points": [
    "Russia plans to sell Garpia-A1E suicide drone to foreign nations.",
    "Drone can travel 1,000km, carry over 50kg payload.",
    "Rosoboronexport open to direct sales agreements and manufacturing abroad."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}