A friendly fire incident in Russia has made headlines. The Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) was shot down by a Russian Su-57 fighter jet using an air-to-air missile. Russian officials have not yet made an official statement regarding the incident.
S-70 Okhotnik-B: Russia’s Combat Drone
Developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau, the S-70 Okhotnik stands out with its flying-wing design, which minimizes radar visibility. This unmanned aerial vehicle has a takeoff weight of 20 tons and can reach speeds of up to 1,000 km/h. After its maiden flight in 2019, the Okhotnik is considered an advanced combat technology, with plans for mass production and delivery to Russian forces by 2024.
