The Russian Army will in the coming years receive a mobile multi-purpose robotic vehicle to protect and assist troops during radiation, chemical, and biological reconnaissance missions.
According to Lieutenant-General Igor Kirillov, the MRK-RKhBZ robot features two ground robotic systems, two Orlan-10 drones, and detachable equipment.
The system is also outfitted with jam-resistant data control and transfer technology, allowing the vehicle to conduct radiation and chemical reconnaissance at a range of up to six kilometers (3.7 miles).
Currently undergoing preliminary trials, the state-of-the-art platform can accomplish its tasks both automatically and under an operator’s control. Its data transfer drones also have an operational range of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles).
Other Radiation Reconnaissance Developments
In addition to the MRK-RKhBZ robot, Russia is developing the RKhM-9 advanced radiation, chemical, and biological reconnaissance vehicle to be used by Russian soldiers “in the coming years.”
Based on the Taifun-K vehicle, the advanced platform reportedly utilizes a new instrumentation system for improved speed and reconnaissance range. The system will also make it possible to conduct missions at altitudes of up to 300 meters (984 feet).
Kirillov said that the system, which can take photos and video day and night, has already been developed.
The RKhM-9 will also be integrated with a drone, which can be “employed for other purposes, if necessary, in the process of accomplishing radiation, chemical, and biological protection measures.”
