Last Update: 08/01/2026 at 1:34 PM EST
Russia Deploys Triple-Projectile Anti-Drone Rounds
Coverage from The Times of India, Interesting Engineering, and others
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The Topic

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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