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Unmanned Systems

Russia Unveils ‘Kamikaze’ Drone at IDEX 2019 Show

Frank Wolfe

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

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Russia Unveils ‘Kamikaze’ Drone at IDEX 2019 Show

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Russia's ZALA Aero Group, the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) division of Kalashnikov, unveiled a "kamikaze" drone--the KUB-BLA--at the International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 17. The small UAS is designed to have a maximum speed of about 80 miles per hour, an endurance of 30 minutes, and an explosive payload of 7 pounds against "remote ground targets." Loitering munitions can have a dwell time up to six hours and are equipped with sensors to allow…

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