Russia deploys interceptor drones, laser weapon systems to defend its airspace

Russia has deployed interceptor drones and laser weapon systems to defend its airspace and critical infrastructure, particularly against unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attacks along its border, according to a Russian government announcement Thursday.

A relevant resolution amending the existing border-guarding order was published on the government portal.

According to the document, the duty forces include radio-technical means and automation complexes designed for conducting radar reconnaissance of aerospace adversaries and providing information on the aerospace situation.

The duty forces also include anti-aircraft missile systems, aircraft, helicopters, ships, boats, electronic warfare means, and special weapons—interceptor drones, radio-frequency weapon complexes, laser complexes for countering unmanned aerial vehicles, and universal launchers capable of engaging means of aerospace attack, as well as their command and control bodies.