{"id":12215,"date":"2025-09-29T09:32:33","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T06:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/?p=12215"},"modified":"2025-12-09T11:05:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T09:05:59","slug":"black-mirror-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/en\/2025\/09\/black-mirror-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Mirror #26. HUR analysis of the UMPB, plus upgraded V2U, Lancet, Molniya and other Russian miltech updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russian drones Lancet, Molniya and V2U have gained new capabilities that increase threats to both Ukrainian troops and civilians. In addition, the enemy is creating a state-run library of drone photo and video materials and developing an airspace control system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Full details in\u00a0Black Mirror\u00a0#26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Russian AI drone V2U has become fully autonomous<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The enemy\u2019s AI drone V2U, which searches for targets and can recognize objects, no longer uses an LTE modem, according to military radio-technology specialist <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/serhii_flash\/6305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Serhii \u201cFlesh\u201d Beskrestnov<\/a>. He says the drone has become fully autonomous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt navigates autonomously and attacks the target autonomously. You can\u2019t suppress its control and navigation with EW because there is nothing to suppress. The drone can, for example, fly autonomously above a road or railway line and look for targets to attack. There have already been cases when the drone attacked a crowd of people at a market,\u201d the expert said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier the Russians released a new version of the AI drone \u2014 the reconnaissance modification lacks tail stabilizers in the center. After completing a reconnaissance mission the drone descends on a parachute. This is the second V2U variant \u2014 the first was a strike version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Ukraine\u2019s military intelligence (HUR), this drone series <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/DIUkraine\/6098\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">is based<\/a> on the Chinese mini-computer Leetop A203, and likely uses a computer-vision navigation system. In studied versions a modem-router Microdrive Tandem-4GS-OEM-11 was used, which operates with a SIM card from a Ukrainian mobile operator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Lancet version<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experts have noticed a change to the antenna system on the Russian Lancet loitering munition: a new control antenna has appeared on the airframe, which may affect the platform\u2019s operating characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Analysis of wreckage and components from a downed airframe indicates the warhead has been reinforced compared to earlier modifications. The video transmitter has also been replaced in the new version, which could improve communications and control at longer ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cqas5tm4ttvliy0emij0-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"A Russian soldier stands next to a drone packed in a box.\" class=\"wp-image-12208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cqas5tm4ttvliy0emij0-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cqas5tm4ttvliy0emij0-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cqas5tm4ttvliy0emij0-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cqas5tm4ttvliy0emij0-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cqas5tm4ttvliy0emij0.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New Lancet \/ Source:internet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of UAV is intended to engage both fixed and moving targets, including lightly armored vehicles, radars and artillery positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State library of drone photos and videos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russia is creating a centralized repository of photo and video materials obtained from unmanned aerial systems, plus a processing platform using neural networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The library will consist of three key modules:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u201cData Transfer\u201d \u2014 for collection and sorting of incoming data by parameters;<br>\u2022 \u201cStorage and Processing\u201d \u2014 for building datasets for analytics and training AI models using supercomputers at a shared-use center;<br>\u2022 \u201cServices\u201d \u2014 a platform or marketplace for data exchange among library users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Molniya turned into a mothership drone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The enemy\u2019s Molniya kamikaze loitering munition has been reworked into a mothership drone capable of carrying other FPV-type UAVs, Serhii \u201cFlesh\u201d Beskrestnov <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/serhii_flash\/6285\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that this variant uses reinforced batteries to provide a greater flight radius, and the FPV drones are mounted on a dedicated rack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airspace control system<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/r4fk0nel0l70ulj4qcdo-1024x776.webp\" alt=\"Stand at the exhibition\" class=\"wp-image-12197\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/r4fk0nel0l70ulj4qcdo-1024x776.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/r4fk0nel0l70ulj4qcdo-300x227.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/r4fk0nel0l70ulj4qcdo-768x582.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/r4fk0nel0l70ulj4qcdo-1536x1165.webp 1536w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/r4fk0nel0l70ulj4qcdo.webp 1646w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cNeva-2025\u201d \/ Source: Internet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The holding company \u201cHigh-Precision Complexes\u201d (part of Rostec) demonstrated at the Neva-2025 exhibition a system that performs airspace control. It can be installed at infrastructure sites as well as on combat vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system aggregates radar data from 24 sensors onto a single workstation. It is reported that a person without specialized radar skills can \u2014 after 2\u20133 hours of training \u2014 distinguish aerial objects and forward data to command posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system can automatically detect targets, including very small low-altitude aerial objects. It can operate near strong electromagnetic sources, and its software supports AI-assisted data processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Components of the UMPB D-30SN air bomb<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ukraine\u2019s HUR <a href=\"https:\/\/war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua\/page-umpb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">published<\/a> the structure of the enemy\u2019s UMPB D-30SN (universal inter-service gliding munition) and listed 36 enterprises that make up its production network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Internal modules and blocks of the UMPB are similar to those used in UMPC modules (Unified Module of Planning and Correction), including the autopilot module \u2014 S.M.A.R.T.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carriers of the D-30SN may include Su-34, Su-30SM, Su-35, Su-24 aircraft and the S-70 \u201cOkhotnik\u201d UAV. Employment range \u2014 up to 100 km (when launched from an altitude of 12\u201315 km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preliminary data indicate UMPBs can also be launched from ground platforms \u2014 300 mm Tornado-S multiple-launch rocket systems using a booster motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To operate under EW conditions the UMPB\u2019s navigation suite includes a satellite navigation system with an adaptive antenna array (CRPA) \u2014 \u201cKomet-M8\u201d, already used in other Russian systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The patent owner and main organizer of UMPB production is the Russian corporation \u201cTactical Missile Armament\u201d (KTRV); the principal manufacturer is a firm within the AT \u201cConcern Granit-Electron\u201d group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EW station for watercraft \u2014 Shadow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This system is designed to protect small vessels from reconnaissance and strike drones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zxhhtkoc7ejactnarr2d-1024x776.webp\" alt=\"EW\" class=\"wp-image-12206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zxhhtkoc7ejactnarr2d-1024x776.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zxhhtkoc7ejactnarr2d-300x227.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zxhhtkoc7ejactnarr2d-768x582.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/zxhhtkoc7ejactnarr2d.webp 1317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electronic warfare (EW) station for Shadow \/ Source: Internet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together with the \u201cSignal M\u201d unit (an automatic drone detector) the station can detect an approaching UAV within about one kilometer of the vessel. At roughly 300 m range it can already jam the pilot\u2019s control and live video links.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of new Russian miltech developments for the last week of September<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":12273,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","_featured_category_order":0,"_article_badge":"featured","footnotes":""},"categories":[532],"tags":[270,127,194,216,1643],"class_list":["post-12215","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-black-mirror","tag-ai","tag-drones","tag-ew","tag-industry","tag-russia","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Black Mirror #26. 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