In the Russian Federation, it is planned to equip aircraft guided missiles with a Russian-made matrix infrared homing head. Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, General of the Army Pavel Popov.
The Main Directorate for Innovative Development of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation studied the results of the 2022 years of testing. They were held in the city of Akhtubinsk together with the High Command of the Aerospace Forces of Russia.
In an interview with the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper, Army General Popov noted, that during the tests the basic algorithms of the first domestic matrix infrared homing head were tested, which will be equipped with short-range air-to-air guided missiles. Tests were considered successful, because the product has proven its effectiveness.
earlier it was reported, that the Tactical Missiles Corporation tested samples of the Kh-MD-E short-range homing guided missile. The corporation is working to improve small-sized guided missiles, with which it would be possible to arm not only unmanned aerial vehicles, but also front-line aircraft.
One example of such missiles is the Kh-MD-E short-range guided missile., which is still in the development stage. In the near future, work on it is promised to be completed.. The supply of such missiles to the Russian Aerospace Forces will significantly enhance the combat capabilities of front-line aviation.. used photos:Russian Ministry of Defense
