26 Aug 2021 20:50

Russian Armed Forces to receive combat helicopter drones soon - Defense Ministry

KUBINKA, Moscow region. Aug 26 (Interfax) - Combat helicopter drones developed by the Strela research and production enterprise incorporated in the Kronshtadt company will be delivered to the Russian Armed Forces in the near future, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexei Krivoruchko said.

"Within the framework of the agreements concluded, we're planning to receive combat versions of light helicopter drones and Platforma heavy combat unmanned helicopter-type vehicles in the near future," Krivoruchko told journalists at the Army 2021 forum on Thursday.