Kronshtadt, a Russian company, is developing air-launched drones that will be able to return to the aircraft.
The question is about the Molniya drone systems. At the same time, the company’s representative noted that not all types of drones from its composition will be able to return to the carrier.
“It should be understood that the Molniya UAVs can be produced in several versions: reconnaissance, strike, and electronic warfare drones. The return of reconnaissance and electronic warfare drones is implied, strike drones obviously not, as it would simply be dangerous to return them, even if they have not been implemented on some targets,” the representative explained.
Kronshtadt is considering the heavy military transport IL-76 as one of the base drone-carrying aircraft.