El Pais: Russia's Defense Industry Shows Indisputable Technological Progress
Spanish newspaper highlights the impact of new jet-powered Geran drones in the Ukraine conflict
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Spanish newspaper El Pais reports that Russia's defense industry has made significant technological progress, specifically citing new jet-powered Geran-5 drones that are challenging Ukrainian air defenses due to their increased speed and advanced guidance systems.
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Why It Matters
The Geran drone series has evolved from slower, lighter models to jet-powered variants with increased payload and speed capabilities.
MADRID, September 16. /TASS/. The technological progress made by Russia’s defense industry is indisputable, Spanish newspaper El Pais said in an article.
The news outlet highlighted new high-speed models of Russia’s Geran drones, noting that Kiev is having a difficult time dealing with them. It said there is a growing sense that Ukrainian interceptors are unable to counter Russian jet-powered drones.
The Financial Times previously reported that new Geran models had transformed the air war in Ukraine, blurring the line between drones and cruise missiles. The first-generation Geran drones carried warheads weighing up to 20 kg and had a maximum speed of 185 kilometers per hour.
The jet-powered Geran-5 models, which Russia has used since the beginning of the year, can reach speeds of up to 600 kilometers per hour and carry a 90-kg warhead over a range of 1,000 kilometers. The new drones are also equipped with thermal imaging cameras, artificial intelligence-based guidance systems and anti-jamming antennas.
Open Questions
- How will Ukraine adapt its air defense strategy to counter these drones?
