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Russia Turns Cannons Into Counter-Drone Weapons With New Airburst Rounds

Rostec’s 30mm programmable airburst rounds counter drones by detonating mid-air to disperse shrapnel, boosting hit probability against fast, maneuvering aerial targets. Russia is giving its legacy cannons a new role in the drone era. State-owned Rostec has developed 30mm programmable airburst rounds that detonate mid-air, scattering shrapnel to hit fast-moving drones. Designed for use on 2A42 autocannons aboard BMP-2 vehicles and Ka-52M helicopters, the new ammo reportedly provides a cost-conscious way of fighting drones compared with traditional missile systems. Bekkhan Ozdoyev, the company’s industrial director for armament, ammunition, and specialized chemicals, said the rounds improve the chances of hitting targets, even those…

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