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Russia Deploys Triple-Projectile Anti-Drone Rounds

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Russia is introducing Mnogotochie, a rifle-caliber anti-drone round that splits into three projectiles after firing to improve the odds of hitting small low-flying drones. Rostec says testing is complete, production is underway, and initial batches have reached Russian troops. The topic matters because it shows infantry units being equipped with a cheaper, closer-range countermeasure as drones become harder to stop with conventional small arms alone.

First Article: 07/04/26

Latest Article: 07/18/26

Summary

  • Rostec and its subsidiary Vysokotochka are introducing Mnogotochie as an anti-drone cartridge for standard Russian rifles and machine guns.
  • The round uses a three-piece bullet that separates after muzzle exit, creating a wider hit pattern against small airborne targets.
  • Rostec says testing is complete, serial production is underway, and initial batches have been delivered to Russian troops.
  • The company claims the round improves hit probability against drones at distances up to about 300 meters.
  • The design is presented as a low-cost infantry countermeasure that does not require new weapons or major modifications.
  • Company footage and claims suggest the round is intended for low-altitude drones that are difficult to engage with ordinary rifle fire.
  • The reporting also places the development in a broader trend of forces on both sides of the Ukraine war seeking specialized anti-drone ammunition.

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UAS Vision07-10-2026
Rostec subsidiary Vysokotochka reports testing completion and initial delivery of Mnogotochie anti-drone rifle ammunition for counter-UAS use in Russia.