In a recent operation, fighters from the Nemesis 412th Regiment successfully destroyed advanced version of the Strela-10M surface-to-air missile system, a key asset designed to neutralize drones, cruise missiles, helicopters, and other low-altitude aerial threats.
The Strela-10M system has undergone significant upgrades to enhance its operational effectiveness. It now features a thermal imaging unit and a scanning module, complemented by an automatic target acquisition and tracking system. These improvements enable the system to perform automated, sector-based target searches and maintain round-the-clock functionality, even under low-visibility conditions.
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At the heart of this SAM system are infrared-guided missiles, with the latest enhancement being the integration of the 9M333 missile in 2022. This upgrade has further solidified the system’s reputation as an effective anti-drone solution. Additionally, enemy sources have claimed intentions to incorporate a friend-or-foe identification system specifically for drone recognition, although the primary focus remains on countering low-altitude threats.
In a dramatic demonstration of its capabilities, the Nemesis Regiment conducted a live crash test of this modernized anti-drone system, a test in which the system did not survive.
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