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sheogorath · Jan 2, 2026

xsub1223342 said:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineRussiaReport/comments/1q1c211
I dont have the translation but this video (1:40) shows that the Arena is still being developed and it looks like they plan on putting a ammo box for the APS on the side of the tank. I always felt that APS had a too few of a ammo capacity to deal with the amount of FPS's we see now. Even Hedgehog styles of tanks take dozens and dozens of drones to destroy which is the high end of the amount of drones a tank may experience. During the early parts of the war I think the number was probably around a dozen or so.

APS in general don't tend to have many charges in them, if they are reloadable at all in the first place. Only the latest versions of Trophy can reload and it only holds 3 charges per launcher, Iron Fist only have two charges por launcher and have to be reloaded by hand, if I remember correctly.

Its a matter of trade-offs what you want to prioritize; adding more charges and a reload mechanism means more complexity and weight which forces you to instead reduce the number of launchers to compensate. Fixed casette launchers are simpler but you need more of them to cover a given area from multiple angles, and so on.

At the end of the day, the best way is a combination of APS, Jammers and properly designed cope cages.

Virtup · Jan 2, 2026

I'm no military expert but if they have the means to detect drones, wouldn't it be better to install a remote weapon station with a shot gun ? Things like Trophy and Arena-M seem like way too overkill.

Soldier30 · Jan 2, 2026

Uralvagonzavod has delivered a batch of T-90M Proryv tanks and upgraded T-72B3M tanks to the Russian Ministry of Defense. This delivery completes all contractual obligations through 2025. The T-90M tanks will reportedly be equipped with the Arena-M active protection system, but the timeline for this is still unclear. The Arena-M system is currently being upgraded, with its software being improved and an "Anti-Drone" mode added. In the new version, the Arena-M active protection system will also detect fiber-optic-controlled drones. It's worth noting that no one in the world has yet been able to adequately protect tanks from fiber-optic drones. The design of the T-90M Proryv tanks is currently being continually improved, with efforts underway to enhance their protective capabilities, operational parameters, and technical capabilities.

Soldier30 · Monday at 8:53 AM

The first footage of Russian Geran-2 drones equipped with the 9K333 Verba man-portable air defense system. Geran-2 drones are now equipped with a camera and modem, allowing them to be controlled directly via cellular networks. Previously, Russian drones used R-60 air-to-air missiles.
It remains to be seen whether the new modification will be widely adopted. When used correctly, drones equipped with MANPADS can successfully engage aerial targets, especially in the rear hemisphere.

Technical information about the Verba man-portable air defense system

Maikeru · Thursday at 4:22 PM

Interesting overview of Russian (and Chinese) air power developments since 2020. LT;dr - VKS has improved greatly but its capabilities are now well known to NATO:

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BasilicaLew · Thursday at 5:13 PM

a Russian Oreshnik missile or IRBM struck Lvov. Hoping to see footage of the MIRV's, always makes my DF-26 loving brain celebrate seeing them in action.

BasilicaLew · Thursday at 6:58 PM

Beautiful, I can almost imagine this ontop of American military bases

pmc · Thursday at 7:17 PM

I think Su-34 and Su-35 number is closer to 300 each now. advanced military equipment production now exceed total of NATO.
Russia has minimum aircraft crashes when you look at scale of distributive warfare. Russia is never short of pilots.

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According to the president, armored vehicle production increased by 2.2 times. Light armored vehicle production, including infantry fighting vehicles and armored personnel carriers, increased by 3.7 times. Aircraft production increased by 4.6 times

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In 2025, more than a full squadron of Su-35S fighter aircraft was delivered, distributed across seven batches, each batch including at least two aircraft. A similar number of Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft was also delivered across seven batches. This contrasts with previous periods, such as 2008, when the entry of a single Su-34 aircraft into service was considered a significant achievement. According to Putin, the current production levels of advanced military equipment now exceed the total production capacity of NATO countries combined. These figures are used to emphasize the scale of industrial mobilization, noting that defense sector workers have been operating around the clock with multiple shifts since the start of the war.

Soldier30 · 2026-01-09T13:01:08-0500

Russian military robots, the Kurier NRTK, have begun using them to lay smoke screens. The video shows new modifications of the Kurier robotic platform. Two Kurier robots are equipped with a device that deploys two types of smoke bombs with remote activation. The third robot is equipped with a device that generates "Cold Fog," which also allows for area decontamination.

pmc · 2026-01-09T21:10:57-0500

this related to above video. Kazan is mechanical engineering capital of Russia and this Kazan Mayor visit.

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Ilsur Metshin: "In just five years, you've gone from an idea to a fully-fledged production chain."
Marat Muginov
The capital of the Republic of Tatarstan is strengthening its position in the development of high-tech manufacturing
the city is home to one of the few Russian companies that has established a full development cycle for ground-based robotic systems (GRS). Today, the company produces up to 21,600 GRS per year across three serial models, making a significant contribution to strengthening the country's technological sovereignty. At the same time, the company is expanding its educational efforts and preparing to launch specialized programs in schools. Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin toured the company's production facilities and educational initiatives.

"Tough times breed strong people, and your journey confirms this: in just five years, you've gone from an idea to a fully-fledged production chain, conducted tests, and launched a mass-produced plant that saves lives and helps our soldiers bring victory closer," noted Mayor Ilsur Metshin.

This enterprise is a unique high-tech facility in Tatarstan, one of the few in the country that has mastered the full cycle of creating ground-based robotic systems: from design to testing and serial production. This level of technological advancement allows the company to make a significant contribution to strengthening Russia's technological sovereignty.

Since 2023, the company has rapidly launched large-scale production and currently produces up to 21,600 NRTKs per year across three models. These robotic systems are used in defense, engineering, rescue, and industrial applications. They undergo comprehensive testing, from laboratory to field testing and pilot trials in combat zones.

most of advance robots are in defense factories. but overall what i have read in next few years they will be in top league.

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Russia has plenty of robots that aren't talked about: everyone laughs at the android that collapsed on stage, while Russia confidently competes with the US and China.
The expert noted that Russia doesn't show off its truly breakthrough models to anyone. This isn't due to any particular secrecy, but rather a simple inability to boast. The whole world already knows about the unsightly "falling humanoid." Meanwhile, the latest robotic systems, almost unparalleled elsewhere in the world, are quietly and unobtrusively operating in large factories.

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Ilsur Metshin: "In just five years, you've gone from an idea to a fully-fledged production chain."

Russia has plenty of robots that aren't talked about: everyone laughs at the android that collapsed on stage, while Russia confidently competes with the US and China.

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Ilsur Metshin: "In just five years, you've gone from an idea to a fully-fledged production chain."​

Russia has plenty of robots that aren't talked about: everyone laughs at the android that collapsed on stage, while Russia confidently competes with the US and China.​

Ilsur Metshin: "In just five years, you've gone from an idea to a fully-fledged production chain."

Russia has plenty of robots that aren't talked about: everyone laughs at the android that collapsed on stage, while Russia confidently competes with the US and China.