Leaked documents reportedly reveal Russian mortar-launched anti-drone weapon

A resistance group has released documents allegedly exposing a secret Russian military project: an unmanned aircraft built specifically to hunt down and destroy other drones. According to the leaked materials, the aircraft has swept wings and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour.

One of the more unusual details in the leak is the claim that the drone is designed to be launched from a mortar tube rather than a conventional runway or launch pad. Such a launch method could theoretically allow the weapon to be deployed rapidly and close to the front line, offering a fast-response option against enemy drones.

The leaked documents also allege that the Russian firm NIK was involved in developing the system, and that it may have cooperated with the American aerospace company Boeing. This claim has not been independently verified, and the source material offers no further detail on the nature or scope of any such cooperation, particularly given the international sanctions currently in place against Russia.

No additional information is currently available about the origin of the documents, their authenticity, or the broader context surrounding the leak. If confirmed, the reports would point to Russian efforts to field specialized counter-drone weapons amid the growing role of drone warfare on the battlefield.