Russia Explores Spinning ‘Fan’ Defense to Swat Kamikaze Drones

As kamikaze drones continue to reshape modern warfare, Russian troops are testing an unusual countermeasure: a ground robot fitted with spinning “fans” designed to swat incoming unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) out of the sky.

Footage shared online shows the Depesha robotic vehicle wrapped in a steel grille and rotating shafts with thin cables, creating a moving barrier around the platform.

The setup appears aimed at mechanically disrupting or destroying small drones before they can strike.

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