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Russia's New Weapons Of War: Robots To Take Over For Soldiers? Moscow Eyes Defense Sales With New Autonomous Fleet

International Business Times

Russia was preparing to display its military might to the world by showing off its latest weaponry: an updated version of its robot soldiers. The country's military was expected to fully participate in the upcoming ARMY-2017 International Military-Technical Forum this summer, according to Sputnik News. While details were scarce, Moscow debuted one of its fleet of military robots at least year's ARMY-2017. This year's forum will serve as a stage for Russia to showcase the latest developments it has made for its autonomous weapons of war. "The advanced development of the Russian Defense Ministry's Main Research and Testing Robotics Center will be demonstrated," Moscow's equivalent of the Pentagon said in a statement Monday.


Watch video of Russia's unmanned Uran-9 mini tank in action

Daily Mail - Science & tech

A fully loaded fireproof mini tankbot has proved size really doesn't matter. Called Uran-9, this mini tank bot stands just a few feet taller than a human and is fully loaded with a machine gun, missiles and a 30-millimeter cannon that fires 350 to 400 rounds per minute. A Russian defense organization created this unmanned vehicle to provide reconnaissance and fire support to infantry and counter-terror units. Uran-9 stands just a few feet taller than the average human being, but there is no need to be any bigger as the machine does not transport soldiers. This vehicle will assists infantry units and counter-terrorism groups by reaching places soldiers are unable to travel.