The new model is the biggest drone Russia will go into force in 2019
The Armed forces of the Russian Federation will arrive fully Russian version of the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) “Forpost”. A localized model of the drone is made only from domestic components.
In defense of “Izvestia” said that the new UAV will begin to enter the army in 2019. One of the first drones get troops of the Baltic fleet.
The basis for the “Outpost” was the Israeli Searcher 2 UAV. Since 2012, the specialists of OJSC “RTI Systems” was engaged in localization of the drone and the gradual introduction of Russian components.
“Outpost” is designed to solve intelligence problems and adjustment of artillery fire. Sizes and capacity of a UAV allows to carry optical-electronic equipment and fuel.
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