{"id":9657,"date":"2025-08-25T11:47:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T08:47:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/?p=9657"},"modified":"2025-12-08T15:20:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T13:20:26","slug":"black-mirror-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/en\/2025\/08\/black-mirror-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Mirror #21. Orlan as an FPV \u0441arrier, interceptor drone swarms, Valkyrie, and other Russian miltech updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last week, Russia\u2019s military industry unveiled a range of new technologies aimed at strengthening its arsenal. Among them are upgraded capabilities for the Orlan and SKAT-350M drones, a gesture-based drone control system, and a new antenna complex in Kaliningrad that could potentially intercept NATO communications. In addition, Russia is pursuing systemic changes to the management of its airspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See details in the new Black Mirror #21.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SKAT-350M equipped with anti-Interceptor drone system<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russian SKAT-350M UAVs are now being fitted with serially produced counter-interceptor systems designed to evade interceptor drones. The system relies on a sensor that detects an approaching drone and triggers evasive manoeuvres by the UAV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dvpxr7wqiicyk4hfxgor-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dvpxr7wqiicyk4hfxgor-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dvpxr7wqiicyk4hfxgor-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dvpxr7wqiicyk4hfxgor-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dvpxr7wqiicyk4hfxgor.webp 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SKAT-350M<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SKAT-350M is manufactured by Izhevsk Aviation Plant LLC, part of the Kalashnikov Concern. The first sightings of this evasion system on the drones were reported several months ago, but its wider deployment now indicates that these modules have entered mass production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interceptor drones working in conjunction<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Archangel project worked out the neutralisation of a conditional target by interceptor drones working in conjunction with a carrier aircraft. With its help, the drones were raised to a height of 1.5 km, and then they practised approaches to the target. Moreover, there were two targets: a drone and an escort vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"464\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 848 \/ 464;\" width=\"848\" controls src=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/video_2025-08-21_10-07-47.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>New unidentified UAV<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another Russian unmanned novelty has appeared: a UAV equipped with a camera and two LTE modems, thanks to which it transmits video in real time via mobile base stations. It also receives commands to adjust the course in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/e2ongkgudiuavlieahll-1024x571.webp\" alt=\"Drone\" class=\"wp-image-9641\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/e2ongkgudiuavlieahll-1024x571.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/e2ongkgudiuavlieahll-300x167.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/e2ongkgudiuavlieahll-768x428.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/e2ongkgudiuavlieahll.webp 1266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The drone can be used for reconnaissance and as a false target to overload the Ukrainian air defence. It seems that half of the components, in particular the communication modules, are made in China. Structurally, the drone has a \u201cdelta-wing\u201d fuselage, similar to the Shahed-131, but somewhat smaller. Navigation is carried out by an interference-proof satellite positioning system with four patch antennas and Chinese Allystar modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Valkyrie drone on the cloud<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Moscow KB Valkyrie, which has been sanctioned, has developed a universal drone for data transmission under electronic warfare conditions. According to the general director of the design bureau, the drone can stay in the air for up to 24 hours. Satellite communication allows the use of UAVs outside the direct line-of-sight radio range. The drone is able to transmit streaming video or other information to a cloud server for further processing using neural networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is assumed that UAVs will be used not only for military purposes, but also for monitoring infrastructure or searching for forest fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Controlling drones using gestures<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/junlchcckqvyh8kkov3y-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Controller glove\" class=\"wp-image-9643\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:400px;height:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/junlchcckqvyh8kkov3y-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/junlchcckqvyh8kkov3y-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/junlchcckqvyh8kkov3y-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/junlchcckqvyh8kkov3y.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students from several Russian universities have developed a UAV control system called SkyControl, which allows you to control drones using hand gestures. For this, a glove is used that synchronises with the aircraft and transmits the operator&#8217;s movements to it in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A drone synchronised with the system repeats the movement of the hand: if it rises, the UAV flies up, if you move your hand to the right, it will fly to the right, etc. At the same time, everything is ergonomically placed in a small housing that easily adapts to any size of the operator&#8217;s palm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Cheburashka drone and Peppa communication complex<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Drone-garage exhibition in Skolkovo, the Aviron company presented its developments \u2013 the first single-board drone-constructor in Russia, Cheburashka, and Peppa communication complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qsx3fdfcnekalc6mn6bs-1024x768.webp\" alt=\"Drone on display\" class=\"wp-image-9645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qsx3fdfcnekalc6mn6bs-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qsx3fdfcnekalc6mn6bs-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qsx3fdfcnekalc6mn6bs-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/qsx3fdfcnekalc6mn6bs.webp 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The drone is assembled on a single board that combines a flight controller, a speed regulator and radio communication. This simplifies assembly, and the textolite frame reduces the price. The cruising speed of Cheburashka reaches 80 km\/h, the control range is 35 km, and the localisation of components is 80%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peppa is suitable for any type of unmanned equipment and is able to provide communication for the same 35 km, and when using an amplifier, the range can be increased to 100 km. The electronic warfare-resistant communication has been successfully used on the drones Shpak, Osa, Ovod, and VT-40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plan for Russia&#8217;s Digital Sky<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The State Telecommunications Company, the National Technological Research Institute Foundation, and the geotechnology operator Terra Tech will work on creating a \u201cdigital sky of Russia\u201d. The parties signed a cooperation agreement at the Unmanned Systems: Technologies of the Future international forum in Moscow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In particular, this involves launching new projects aimed at sharing data from satellites, drones and robotic systems for remote sensing of the Earth. In the future, the \u201cdigital sky of Russia\u201d should unite all existing technologies and platforms from the air, space and digital spaces into an environment with end-to-end inter-sectoral regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reconnaissance Orlan converted into FPV drone carrier<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Russian forces have modified their Orlan reconnaissance UAV into a carrier for FPV drones, according to the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ukrainian troops released footage from an interceptor drone&#8217;s camera, showing the Orlan \u2014 now acting as a mothership \u2014 carrying two quadcopter-type UAVs under its wings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dwvm6rg8ltlc5i6jzqwa-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dwvm6rg8ltlc5i6jzqwa-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dwvm6rg8ltlc5i6jzqwa-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dwvm6rg8ltlc5i6jzqwa-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/dwvm6rg8ltlc5i6jzqwa-1.webp 1161w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Orlan carrying FPVs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The addition of these drones to the suspension points reportedly reduces the Orlan\u2019s maximum operating speed from 150 to 130 km\/h and its maximum altitude from 5,000 to 3,700 metres. In this configuration, the Orlan-10 also serves as a relay block carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Antenna complex for direction finding of NATO communications<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Kaliningrad, in the centre of Europe, Russia is <a href=\"https:\/\/militarnyi.com\/en\/news\/huge-antenna-system-is-being-built-in-kaliningrad-to-monitor-nato\/\">building<\/a> a large-scale antenna complex that can detect <a href=\"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/nato\/\">NATO<\/a> communications. For the first time, information about this project appeared in OSINT materials back in 2023. The pattern is clearly visible on satellite images: concentric circles, radially arranged canals and a system of access roads to the central area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the area has a continuous perimeter fence and checkpoint. There are no foundations for large antenna dishes or protective structures inside the perimeter, except for a levelled central area. Instead, at least six concentric rings can be seen. On the outer ring and along the entire perimeter, uniform holes in the ground are visible, resembling places for installing antenna poles. This is probably a circularly disposed antenna array (CDAA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to this architecture, the system provides ultra-long-range radio direction finding up to 7,400 km, which allows for monitoring radio signals at intercontinental distances. Such a system would allow Russia to effectively monitor NATO electronic communications in Eastern Europe and the Baltic region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Review of new Russian miltech developments for the third week of August<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":9666,"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":[127,216,1648,1643,195],"class_list":["post-9657","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-black-mirror","tag-drones","tag-industry","tag-interceptor-drones","tag-russia","tag-uav","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 #21: Russia\u2019s Military-Industrial Updates<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Review of new Russian miltech developments for the third week of August. 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