As net-tunnel structures are made of plastic, polymers or fabric, the combustion temperature of thermite \u2014 over 2,000\u00b0C \u2014 can easily melt through them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The video does not show the outcome of the strike or whether the drone managed to penetrate the tunnel. It is likely that several drones or several passes are required to destroy the net completely; however, a damaged section can be replaced relatively quickly because only the fabric suffers, not the frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
New radio modems in Russian Shaheds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Downed Shaheds have revealed new radio modems, different from the previously observed Chinese devices operating in the 1,300\u20131,500 MHz band. According to analyst Serhii \u201cFlash\u201d Beskrestnov, recent finds contain modems from another manufacturer operating at 3,200\u20133,400 MHz. Similar modems have also been detected in flight in the 2,700\u20132,900 MHz band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These modems enable Russian forces to form an extensive airborne communications network: all devices transmit data in parallel, creating an information system that is difficult to suppress. The objective is to relay reconnaissance data from strike and reconnaissance drones and to maintain the ability to control Shaheds in real time during flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
S-70 Okhotnik-B UAV enters serial production<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Russia has released new details on the S-70 Okhotnik-B heavy strike-reconnaissance drone, which has now reached the stage of serial production. The drone uses a flying-wing design and is built from composite materials at the Chkalov Novosibirsk Aircraft Plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Russian media, the drone operates alongside Su-35S fighters and can launch cruise missiles \u2014 the Kh-58 anti-radiation missile, the Kh-35 anti-ship missile, the Kh-74M, and KAB-250 guided bombs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Declared specifications include: length 14 m, wingspan 19 m, payload 2.8\u20138 tonnes and a maximum take-off weight of up to 25 tonnes. The drone can reach 1,400 km\/h at low altitude, climb to 18 km and cover up to 6,000 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Russia has patented a new passive anti-cumulative and anti-drone protection kit called Oduvanchik (Dandelion). The structure consists of flexible rods connected in a multi-tiered tree-like pattern that creates a spatial barrier for FPV drones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upper tiers contain thinner rods, while the lower ones use heavier elements, with the overall number of components increasing from bottom to top. The rods are made of fibreglass reinforcement, and the joints are metal or impact-resistant plastic. A synthetic mesh with small cells is stretched between the upper tiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simplified versions of similar kits are already being fitted to T-80BV\/BVM, T-72B3M and T-90M tanks alongside electronic-warfare systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\u0411\u043f\u043b\u0430](\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ohotnik-b-1024x576.webp\")
Oduvanchik passive protection kit<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Drone Buster barrel-mounted interceptor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n