Russia Unveils 'Mnogotochie' Anti-Drone Round That Splits Into Three Projectiles Mid-Flight

Russia Unveils Anti-Drone Round That Splits Into Three Projectiles Mid-Flight

As drones continue to reshape the modern battlefield, Russia is introducing a novel countermeasure: a purpose-built anti-drone cartridge that splits into three sub-projectiles mid-flight after firing, dramatically expanding the effective interception area of a single shot.

Designation and Specifications

Designated Mnogotochie — Russian for 'multiple points' — the ammunition is available in two calibers: 5.45mm and 7.62mm. Both variants are directly compatible with standard-issue Russian military rifles and machine guns, requiring no additional platform modifications and significantly lowering the barrier to frontline deployment.

Development Background

The round was developed by Vysokotochka, a subsidiary of Rostec, one of Russia's largest state-owned defense and technology conglomerates, which is responsible for the research, development, and production of a broad range of military systems for the Russian armed forces.

Battlefield Demand Drives Innovation

Small commercial and military drones have seen extensive use on the Russia-Ukraine battlefield in recent years, fulfilling roles ranging from reconnaissance and surveillance to precision munitions delivery. Drones have become an indispensable element of modern ground warfare, yet conventional small arms remain highly ineffective against fast-moving, small aerial targets — prompting defense manufacturers worldwide to develop dedicated anti-drone ammunition.

The Mnogotochie's one-round-into-three design directly addresses this gap. By creating a wider projectile spread from a single trigger pull, it increases the probability of hitting small, fast-flying targets and gives frontline infantry a low-cost, easy-to-operate drone countermeasure that requires no specialized equipment.

Detailed technical specifications and a production timeline for the Mnogotochie have not yet been fully disclosed. Nevertheless, its emergence signals that Russia is actively pursuing solutions built around existing small-arms platforms to counter the growing drone threat on the battlefield.

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