has unveiled an upgraded military multicopter armed with a 7.62mm machine gun as part of its expanding unmanned combat portfolio. The newly developed IKA-MACHINE-GUN drone is based on the IKA-20-M platform and can fire up to 250 rounds per sortie using an integrated M86 weapon system. Operators can configure the weapon for either burst or precision single-shot firing depending on mission needs. The drone reportedly achieves engagement distances of around 1,000 meters and a firing rate above 800 rounds per minute. The platform reflects increasing defense interest in integrating lightweight direct-fire weapons onto unmanned aerial systems for tactical support and combat operations.
