Russia launches "suicide" version of UAV Lancet against electronic warfare

According to ZALA's statement, the upgraded Lancet (Model 51 & 52) and Z-16 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Russian Army have better reconnaissance and anti-electronic warfare capabilities.

ZALA presents upgraded reconnaissance and strike drones for the National Guard and Russian security units, including the Lancet Model 51, 52, and the Z-16 reconnaissance drone. Photo: @ rubryka.

These modernized drones are equipped with advanced communication channels, with significantly improved electronic warfare resistance. Photo: @ rubryka.

They are also equipped with an intelligent guidance system, improving targeting accuracy. Photo: @ZALA.

During the demonstration, ZALA highlighted the upgraded drones’ ability to navigate autonomously in environments without satellite communications, conditions that mirror the front lines where Ukrainian forces actively jam satellite signals and deploy other electronic warfare measures. Photo: @ZALA.

The Lancet's main strengths are its guidance suite, which integrates optoelectronic systems, television guidance for terminal phase control, and the U-Blox guidance module with advanced anti-jamming and anti-spoofing capabilities. Photo: @Cyberspec1.

These systems ensure reliable performance in complex electromagnetic environments, a common challenge in modern conflicts. The initial range of these drones was around 40 km, which has now been extended in the latest models to 70–80 km, expanding the combat range. Photo: @ZALA.

The Lancet UAV’s versatility allows it to function as both a reconnaissance platform and a precision strike weapon. Unlike traditional munitions, it can hover over a target area, identify high-value assets, and carry out strikes with minimal collateral damage. Photo: @ Defense Security Monitor.

This capability has made the Lancet UAV a popular tool for counter-battery operations, targeting enemy artillery, air defenses, and command posts. Its low cost – estimated at around $35,000 each – gives it a significant advantage over more expensive missile systems, allowing Russia to deploy it in large numbers without straining its budget. Photo: @ Defense Security Monitor.

Since Russia launched its attack on Ukraine in February 2022, the battlefield has become a testing ground for drone technological innovations. The Lancet UAV has emerged as a standout product. First introduced in 2019 and tested in Syria, the Lancet has become a key platform in Moscow’s arsenal, undergoing significant upgrades since June 2022, when it was widely used in the Ukrainian battlefield. Photo: @ZALA.

Advances in manufacturing, warheads, flight times, and AI-powered automation have made the Lancet a formidable weapon, drawing both admiration and concern from military analysts. Photo: @ rubryka.

.Since the Lancet UAV first appeared on the Ukrainian battlefield in June 2022, according to a report by Russia's state corporation Rostec, as of December 2023, the Lancet UAV has been used in 872 attacks, destroying or damaging 698 targets - an astonishing success rate of up to 80%. Photo: @ZALA.

"This is a prime example of the Russian defense industry's rapid adaptation to combat conditions. Russia has also invested heavily in drones like the Lancet to cope with the challenges of modern warfare," said Alexei Ivanov, a military analyst at the Moscow Center for Strategic Studies. Photo: @ rubryka.

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