Russia has prepared its new Antidronin ammunition conversion kits for mass production, offering troops a way to improve the effectiveness of standard firearms against drones, according to Izvestia.

The system is designed to modify conventional ammunition for use against aerial targets without requiring soldiers to carry additional weapons.

A project coordinator known by the call sign Korsar explained that the main component is a specialized plastic container filled with shot or metal pellets. The container replaces the standard bullet, while the kit also includes a dedicated device for reloading ammunition.

According to the developers, Antidronin allows military personnel to use their existing assault rifles more effectively against unmanned aircraft. This eliminates the need to carry separate smoothbore shotguns during combat missions.

Korsar said the modified cartridges are already being actively used by Russian forces in the conflict in Ukraine.

He described one incident in which a group of Russian soldiers established a defensive perimeter and used standard assault rifles loaded with Antidronin ammunition to shoot down 35 drones. According to his account, the troops subsequently withdrew from the dangerous area without suffering any casualties.

Military expert Yuri Lyamin emphasized the importance of specialized ammunition for close-range drone defense.

He explained that such rounds are often described as last-chance cartridges because soldiers can suddenly find themselves facing an approaching enemy drone, leaving them with little opportunity to respond.

Izvestia also reported that the Antidronin system had undergone testing within a Russian Defense Ministry organization.

In addition, one Russian military unit claimed that three months of using the modified ammunition resulted in a 53% increase in effectiveness against small drones.