In Russia, began testing a drone with an onboard radar station for reconnaissance of ground targets. This was reported by RIA Novosti, citing a source in the military-industrial complex.

According to him, the radar and radio-technical reconnaissance drone was created by the specialists of the Kronstadt company on the basis of the Orion reconnaissance and strike drone.

According to the source, flight tests of the unmanned vehicle are currently underway. He also clarified that the drone is equipped with a multifunctional ventral radar, which allows reconnaissance of various ground targets, including electronic reconnaissance of radiation sources, for example, enemy anti-aircraft missile systems.

In addition, the source indicated that the drone is still capable of performing target designation functions, including for attack UAVs.

"The introduction of the drone into the reconnaissance and strike contour of the unified tactical echelon control system is envisaged," he added.

Earlier, the chief designer of the ZALA AERO company (which developed the "Cube") Alexander Zakharov explained that the Russian armed forces will soon arm themselves with kamikaze drones, which can use the so-called swarm - a one-time massive attack on the enemy.

I understood in detail on what principle kamikaze drones work and why they are needed at sea.

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