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New Russian Drone: High-Tech Threat with Chinese Parts

8/20/2025

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Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR) announced a new Russian drone utilizing mobile internet for control on August 20, 2025.
The drone has a delta-wing design, a camera, and two LTE modems, similar to the Iranian Shahed-131.
Approximately 50% of its components, including communication modules and a mini-computer, are sourced from China.
It serves multiple roles: reconnaissance, strike operations, or as a decoy against air defenses.

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Story summary

Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR) announced a new Russian drone utilizing mobile internet for control on August 20, 2025.
The drone has a delta-wing design, a camera, and two LTE modems, similar to the Iranian Shahed-131.
Approximately 50% of its components, including communication modules and a mini-computer, are sourced from China.
It serves multiple roles: reconnaissance, strike operations, or as a decoy against air defenses.