The Kalashnikov consortium will present to the Middle Eastern market for the first time a new portable unmanned reconnaissance and strike system during the World Defense Show, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 8 to 12.
Named RUS-PE, the system was developed for rapid, high-precision strike missions against individual fixed or mobile targets, as well as groups of targets. The solution employs guided munitions capable of operating in different employment modes, expanding tactical flexibility across a range of scenarios.
The RUS-PE guided munition consists of a vehicle with an X-shaped structure for mounting aerodynamic surfaces. The assembly integrates a warhead, a control system, and a self-guidance head (SGH) responsible for guidance to the target. Launch is carried out from a portable transport and launch container using a pneumatic start system.
According to the manufacturer, the self-guidance head allows the RUS-PE to operate in autonomous, semi-autonomous, or manual modes. The two-channel gyro-stabilized optical system enables automatic detection and identification of fixed and mobile targets, supported by artificial intelligence technologies.
Declared performance includes flight endurance of up to 30 minutes and a cruise speed of around 140 km/h, features that position the RUS-PE as a solution aimed at rapid-response operations and precise engagement in complex environments.
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