Navy Recognition:
Forpost UAVs can efficiently guide Kalibr cruise missiles and Yakhont anti-ship missiles onto sea targets. On an exercise at the Baltic Sea such UAVs supplied target designation in real time to groups of missile boats for delivering strikes. These are the first such maneuvers of the Russian Navy. Previously, UAVs were used exclusively for reconnaissance and artillery fire correction. According to experts, the use of UAVs considerably enhances the fleet’s combat capabilities, the Izvestia newspaper writes.
A source at the Navy Chief Headquarters told the Izvestia that during the Baltic Fleet’s recent drills the Forpost UAVs targeted for the first time Kalibr cruise missiles and Yakhont anti-ship missiles. Following receipt of the target designation the Baltic Fleet ships launched missiles. The use of drones was found successful. After optimization and finishing of UAV and ship’ onboard systems, this method will be introduced at other fleets.
