Russia Says It Tested New Concept for Intercepting Drones and Uncrewed Boats

Russia has tested a new concept aimed at intercepting unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned surface vehicles, according to a report published by the Russian state news agency TASS.

The report cites Alexey Chadayev, who said the tests demonstrated that the concept was both effective and feasible, according to TASS.

TASS did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific technology involved, the location or timing of the tests, or the entities responsible for developing and conducting them.

The report comes amid the broader context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, in which both sides have made extensive use of drones and unmanned vehicles for reconnaissance and strike operations, as well as efforts to counter them.

This article is based solely on the TASS report, and independent verification of the claims made by Chadayev or the outcomes of the described tests was not immediately available.