Drone displayed at DSA 2026 received improvements in data transmission channels, software, and navigation to operate in environments with electronic interference
The Russian conglomerate Kalashnikov unveiled the modernized SKAT 350 M drone during the Defence Services Asia (DSA) Exhibition and Conference, held from April 20 to 23 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the company, the new version of the system received a larger number of data transmission channels and expanded operating frequency ranges.
According to the manufacturer, the changes were implemented after assessments based on the equipment’s operational use in military missions. Kalashnikov says the new technical features, combined with the ability to switch channels in real time, increase the drone’s ability to operate under interference from electronic warfare systems.
The company also stated that, throughout 2025, more than 40 changes were made to the software of the SKAT 350 M control center. Among the updates, the conglomerate highlighted the incorporation of equipment designed to reduce the effects of false GPS signals. According to the manufacturer, the drone also began using optical navigation based on preloaded maps, which would allow the mission to continue even in scenarios involving suppression or a complete loss of satellite signal.
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Described by Kalashnikov as a multifunctional high-altitude reconnaissance system designed for use in different weather conditions, the SKAT 350 M is intended for terrain surveillance and support of ground operations. According to data released by the company, the drone can remain airborne for up to four hours and carry out operational flights with a minimum range of 240 kilometers.
The manufacturer also stated that the equipment has been used to identify various types of battlefield targets, including armored vehicles, rocket systems, firing positions, drone control centers, ammunition depots, training bases, and uncrewed boats. Information about this operational use was released by Kalashnikov itself.
Another point highlighted by the company is the integration of the SKAT 350 M with loitering guided munitions from the KUB family. In this type of operation, the drone would be responsible for locating the target, determining its position, and conducting post-strike assessment.
According to the conglomerate, the company’s unmanned aerial systems use a shared proprietary software platform developed to integrate information and support missions of different levels of complexity in continuous operation.
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