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April 10, 2026
Footage shows Russia’s Kurier drone firing a self-loading mortar system
A test video shows the Russian Kurier robotic platform using a self-firing mortar module known as the Bagulnik-82
TL;DR
- A Russian defense developer is testing a robotic drone capable of launching a mortar using an integrated mechanical arm.
- The drone is built on the Kurier chassis and features a Bagulnik-82 mortar module, a Soviet-era 82 mm 2B14 Podnos.
- The mechanical arm loads shells from an onboard supply, taking about five seconds per round.
- The platform's advantage is its ability to operate in high-risk environments without endangering personnel.
- It produces less heat, making it harder to detect with infrared systems.
- The Ukraine conflict has accelerated the development of drone-based military technology.
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