Large-scale weapons trade show in Russia Latest weapons unveiled

Large-scale weapons trade show in Russia Latest weapons unveiled August 24, 6:35

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A large-scale weapons trade fair in Russia, which aims to expand weapons exports, has begun, and the latest weapons have been released, including attack-type drones that are under development.

In Russia, a large-scale weapons trade fair was held six years ago, with 1500 companies participating this year, exhibiting over 28,000 weapons and military equipment.

At the opening ceremony on the 23rd, Prime Minister Mistustin said, "The role of digital technology and artificial intelligence in the military is a big theme of this year," and emphasized the policy to advance the development of weapons incorporating supercomputers and robot technology.

The latest offensive drone developed by a Russian weapon manufacturer was also exhibited at one corner of the venue.

This drone is about 1 meter long and can carry up to 3 kg of explosives, and it has the ability to launch a suicide attack on the target, so the Chinese military personnel who visited the site eagerly listened to the explanation. It was.

An executive of a weapons manufacturer told NHK, "This attack drone is the first guided weapon developed by us in Russia. It is excellent in terms of cost and reliability."

In recent years, Russia has been strengthening its military cooperation by selling the latest weapons to China, Turkey, and African countries, and according to the state-owned munitions company "Rostek," Russia's total arms exports last year were It means that the total amount of yen is over 1.5 trillion yen.