Overview
- On Nov. 12, Deputy Head of Russia’s UAV Troops Col. Sergey Ishtuganov said a dedicated higher military educational institution for the branch will be created.
- He reported ongoing efforts to boost combat strength by enlarging existing formations and standing up new units and subunits.
- Assignment to the UAV troops follows a strict selection process that favors top performers, including those with recognized combat merits.
- Specialist preparation takes place at Ministry of Defense universities, military training centers at civilian universities, public organizations, and producers of unmanned systems.
- Instruction on effective employment is also conducted on military district ranges and in rear areas of the SVO zone, with units staffed by operators, engineers, technicians and other support specialists.