Starting September 1, schools in Russia will study “the basics of the combat use of drones” as part of the course of initial military training.
Source: RIA Novosti with reference to the statement of the Chairman of the Council for the Development of the Digital Economy under the Federation Council of Russia Artem Sheikin, Medusa
Details: According to him, such a proposal was sent to the Russian Defense Minister. The proposal was considered and supported, including by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation.
The response of the Russian Defense Ministry states that the program provides for “the study of types, purpose, performance characteristics and general structure, reconnaissance of the area and methods of countering enemy UAVs.”
Literally: “The program has been approved by the Ministry of Education of Russia and is planned to be implemented in educational organizations and educational and methodological centers for the military-patriotic education of young people “Avangard” from September this year.”
What preceded this:
In April, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the introduction of drone control courses in schools. In early June, Russian media reported that Russian schools had begun purchasing “training drones” and other equipment needed to teach children how to fly drones.
2023-07-21 07:35:00
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