“Kalashnikov” has created a new crawler robot for military “Companion” – Mail.Ru

«This is an armored tracked vehicle equipped with computer control system, hidden radio, by means of detection and surveillance. At the ALS can be mounted combat module, and it can work in conjunction with other automated combat units, including unmanned aerial vehicles Zala Aero », – said Krivoruchko

«The system is designed for reconnaissance, fire support units, patrols and protection of areas and important facilities, as well as mine clearance and obstacle clearing,” – said General Director of concern

according to him, “Companion” was created on the instructions of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. For the first time the novelty will be shown at the forum “Army 2016″ that the Defense Ministry will organize in “The Patriot” suburban park from 6 to 11 September.

On the instructions of the Ministry of Defence has also developed a Remotely-controlled platform with a turret, which can destroy the enemy’s infantry small arms fire – such as AK or a sniper rifle SVDm

«The main purpose of such a platform -. organization boundaries surveillance and defense of protected sites. It comprises Remotely-controlled turret with guidance mechanisms and aiming shooting and remote remote control, “- said the agency

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