Specialists of the state corporation “Rostech” have developed a 30-mm cartridge with a shrapnel projectile and a remote-controlled detonator for the effective destruction of drones. The munition will be presented for the first time at the joint Russian exhibition of Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec) at the 2026 World Defense Exhibition.
The projectile is intended for firing from small-caliber artillery systems equipped with a 2A42 automatic cannon. These guns are installed, among other things, on airborne combat vehicles, BMP-2, BPMT, Mi-28NM and Ka-52M helicopters, as well as on other platforms.
“The munition is designed to increase the probability of hitting small drones and barricade munitions. The guidance system calculates the most favorable point of detonation based on the target’s flight path, allowing the drone to be hit with shrapnel.”
The detonation time is entered automatically via the optical line. The ammunition will significantly improve the effectiveness of 30 mm guns mounted on various platforms when firing at drones,” said Bekhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the armaments, ammunition and specialty chemicals cluster at the state corporation Rostec.
The World Defense Expo 2026 (WDS 2026) will be held from February 8 to 12, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
date:2026-02-07 10:17:00
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