11:59 14-04-2026

Rostec Tests Swarm Strike Drones with AI Coordination

Rostec reports successful tests of AI-driven swarm strike drones based on Supercam UAVs, enabling coordinated attacks and automated target sharing.

Russia’s state corporation Rostec has announced the successful completion of preliminary tests for a new technology designed for the coordinated use of strike drones. The system enables multiple UAVs to operate as a single unit, automatically sharing target data in real time.

According to the company, the development is based on Supercam unmanned aerial vehicles. The solution includes upgraded aircraft-type loitering munitions, launch systems, and a mobile command post. During trials conducted at a test range, the drones successfully engaged designated practice targets.

The operational concept is built around group coordination. A formation of UAVs patrols a specified area, scanning for potential targets. Once one drone identifies an objective, it transmits the data to the rest of the group, after which the information is verified by an operator. The strike is then carried out collectively. Rostec noted that a single operator can simultaneously control up to ten loitering munitions.

Much of the system’s functionality is automated. An onboard neural network handles target recognition and assigns roles within the group, determining the sequence of attacks and selecting which drone will conduct objective monitoring.

Rostec stated that testing will continue. In the longer term, the technology is being considered for use in breaching enemy air defense systems and delivering concentrated strikes against complex targets.