Russian unit develops 3D-printed anti-drone shotgun round
Bottom line
A Russian unit has developed a 5.45mm anti-drone shotgun round featuring a 3D-printed plastic bullet containing 7x3.5mm shot, successfully hitting a suspended drone at 18m.
Why it matters
Demonstrates rapid, low-cost adaptation of small arms for close-range drone defense, offering a potential countermeasure for infantry units facing low-altitude UAV threats.
Evidence — 1 independent origin
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Original text (excerpt)
Антидроновый 5,45-мм дробовый патрон с пластиковой пулей, отпечатанной на 3D-принтере. Внутри пули 7 дробин диаметра 3,5-мм. В ходе испытаний на видео неподвижно подвешенный дрон был поражен с расстояния в 18 метров. Кадры: @LazarevTactical2022 Военный…
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Robot War (2026). Russian unit develops 3D-printed anti-drone shotgun round. Hetzner OSINT, 15 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-15--russian-unit-develops-3d-printed-anti-drone-shotgun-round-2/
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