A Floating Gun Station Gives Russia a New Defense Against Sea Drones

Russia has presented its latest solution for defending naval crews from uncrewed surface vessels (USVs): a floating platform armed with a remotely operated machine gun.

Leningrad Governor Alexander Drozdenko shared a first look at the “Plot-40” experimental fire support prototype, which he said could also protect naval bases and coastal ports from drone attacks.

Images show a pontoon-like structure with an open deck supporting the platform’s gun, while an enclosed section at the bottom could potentially accommodate personnel or tactical equipment.

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