Russia Wants It's Own Attack Drones

Photo: A Russian attack drone is being worked on which will supposedly weigh over 20 tons. In this 2009 file photo, then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, center, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, left, examine a Belarusian drone while visiting a military base during the West 2009 joint military exercises near Brest in western Belarus. (AP Photo/RIA-Novosti, Vladimir Rodionov, Presidential Press Service)

Russia's Sukhoi To Create New 20-Ton Attack Drone By 2018 -- Pravda

A new attack drone will be created by Sukhoi by 2018. The drone is currently under development. The new attack drone will weigh at least 20 tons. According to experts, Russia has the potential of creating the most advanced UAVs, but there are some problems.

The UAV being developed by Sukhoi will be based on technical solutions of fifth-generation fighter T -50. Work in this area is conducted by several firms. For example, "Sokol" experts plan to complete the creation of the UAV whose weight does not exceed five tons by 2015-2016.

"Transas" company has been working on a one-ton drone since 2011. The developers are hurried by the Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

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Update #1: Russian Attack Drone Being Developed, But There Are Problems -- Epoch Times
Update #2: 20-ton attack drone under development in Russia -- NBC
Update #3: Russian Attack Drone Under Development -- Inquisitr

My Comment: Even with this drone they are still years behind the U.S. and China.