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Russian Vetr-PRO interceptor drone unveiled with 3D-printed airframe

Bottom line

Russian state media reports the unveiling of the Vetr-PRO interceptor drone at the VEF, featuring a 3D-printed airframe, 260 km/h speed, and 850g payload, integrated with air defense systems and tested in the SVO.

Why it matters

The use of 3D printing in interceptor drone production suggests a potential shift towards rapid, decentralized manufacturing of counter-drone systems, which could impact the sustainability of Russian air defense against drone swarms.

Readovka reports that the Vetr-PRO interceptor drone was unveiled at the VEF. The system features a 3D-printed airframe, a top speed of 260 km/h, and a payload capacity of 850g. It is integrated with existing air defense networks and has reportedly been tested in the Special Military Operation zone.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

  • Readovkasource Dorigin t.mearchive
    Original text (excerpt)

    На ВЭФ представили новинки вооружений: дрон-перехватчик с корпусом из 3D-печати и новый автомат Новый российский беспилотник «Ветер-ПРО» показали на Восточном экономическом форуме. Разработка создана в Забайкалье и практически полностью локализована. Корпус дрона напечатан на 3D-

NamedVetr-PROAK-12+KalashnikovDedalTopicsdronesinterceptorsmanufacturing

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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Russian Vetr-PRO interceptor drone unveiled with 3D-printed airframe. Hetzner OSINT, 1 September 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-01--russian-vetr-pro-interceptor-drone-unveiled-with-3d-printed-airframe/

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  title = {Russian Vetr-PRO interceptor drone unveiled with 3D-printed airframe},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-01--russian-vetr-pro-interceptor-drone-unveiled-with-3d-printed-airframe/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding D4}
}

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