Russia's Expanding and Lethal Arsenal of Exploding Drones Revealed in Documents

Leaked documents reveal that Russia is seeking to enhance its exploding drone capabilities, with plans to domestically manufacture 6,000 drones by 2025. The country is exploring a deadlier variant of Iran's Shahed-136 drones, capable of autonomous and coordinated attacks, potentially utilizing artificial intelligence. These explosive-laden drones, which Russia has been using in Ukraine, operate as loitering munitions and have the potential to cause significant damage when deployed in swarms. The development of a more advanced UAV force would allow Russia to supplement its limited precision guided munitions and increase its ability to strike behind enemy lines.