Over 750 million rubles worth of drones to be manufactured in Kuban region
In the Komandorsky district of Krasnodar, a new educational institution has recently received a certificate of compliance, marking a significant step towards its upcoming opening. The institution, which boasts a capacity of 1875 places, is not related to the production of engines or unmanned aerial systems, contrary to initial speculation.
Meanwhile, in the realm of technology and engineering, a plan for the release of three types of two-stroke engines is underway. These engines are intended for military and agricultural aviation, as well as unmanned aerial systems, marking a potential boost for the local industry. The production of these engines is scheduled to commence in Kuban this year.
In a separate development, a scientific and production center for testing unmanned technologies is set to open in the Krasnodar Territory in 2025. This center is considered a promising industry for Russia, as stated by the region's Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship, Dmitry Khmelev. The exact location of this center remains undisclosed at this time.
The educational institution in Krasnodar and the scientific and production center for unmanned technologies are separate projects, with the former yet to commence operations. An agreement regarding the educational institution was signed at the international industrial exhibition "Innoprom-2025" in Yekaterinburg. The project will reportedly receive 750 million rubles in funding, although it is unclear if this funding is allocated for the educational institution specifically.
Russia's drone capabilities are also seeing significant advancements. The "Rubikon" Center for Advanced Unmanned Technologies is central to Russia's effort to establish a new Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) and enhance its military drone operations across Ukraine. Russian forces have been using drones like Shahed for strikes against Ukrainian targets.
Despite the lack of specific details about the planned release of the three types of engines and the opening of the scientific and production center for unmanned technologies in the Krasnodar Territory, these developments underscore Russia's commitment to expanding its technological capabilities in various sectors, including education, engineering, and unmanned systems.
The new educational institution in Krasnodar, unrelated to engine or unmanned aerial systems production, is a step towards enhancing education in the district. Meanwhile, plans for the release of three types of engines for military, agricultural aviation, and unmanned aerial systems, coupled with the upcoming opening of a scientific and production center for unmanned technologies in the Krasnodar Territory, showcase Russia's dedication to advancing its technology and finance sectors, particularly in the realm of unmanned systems.
