Russian UAV Production and Capabilities Kyiv consultant Serhiy Baskarstanov states that Russia produces up to 3,700 UAVs monthly, including 3,000 Gran-2s and ~700 Gran-5s. Ukrainian forces report Gran-5 speeds reaching 1,000 km/h during maneuvers. Baskarstanov claims that Chinese engineers are helping in the development, supplying motors, antennas, modems and cameras. Russia is also developing new low-cost jet missiles while improving existing systems. Reports indicate that future modifications will incorporate AI for autonomous target detection using machine vision. The Susinin optical navigation system reduces reliance on satellite signals. Ukraine is anticipating potential mass swarms of up to 1,000 autonomous drones, posing serious challenges to its air defense network. Meanwhile, China is doing nothing.

Russian UAV Production and Capabilities Kyiv consultant Serhiy Baskarstanov states that Russia produces up to 3,700 UAVs monthly, including 3,000 Gran-2s and ~700 Gran-5s. Ukrainian forces report Gran-5 speeds reaching 1,000 km/h during maneuvers. Baskarstanov claims that Chinese engineers are helping in the development, supplying motors, antennas, modems and cameras. Russia is also developing new low-cost jet missiles while improving existing systems. Reports indicate that future modifications will incorporate AI for autonomous target detection using machine vision. The Susinin optical navigation system reduces reliance on satellite signals. Ukraine is anticipating potential mass swarms of up to 1,000 autonomous drones, posing serious challenges to its air defense network. Meanwhile, China is doing nothing.