“The army now is not only a Kalashnikov assault rifle, but also advanced unmanned vehicles”
Deputy Chairman of the Council for the Development of the Digital Economy under the Federation Council, Senator Artyom Sheikin said that Russian schoolchildren will begin to learn the basics of using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The initiative was developed during the work of the section of the council for the development of the digital economy under the Federation Council, it was sent to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The proposal was considered and supported, including by the Ministry of Education.
“According to the plans, from September 1, schoolchildren will study the basics of the combat use of drones at the lessons of initial military training,” Artyom Sheikin said.
From September 1, the basics of the combat use of drones will be taught in schools
He added that the program provides for the study of “types, purpose, performance characteristics and general structure, reconnaissance of the area and methods of countering enemy UAVs.”
This program has been approved by the Ministry of Education of Russia and is planned to be implemented in educational organizations and educational and methodological centers for the military-patriotic education of young people “Avangard” from September this year. The army now is not only a Kalashnikov assault rifle, but also advanced unmanned vehicles.
