Borey is open to work with Western drone manufacturers

One unit in the division is ready to consider partnerships with makers of new unmanned systems and test them in real combat — for an expert assessment that helps use the equipment more effectively.
One unit in the Borey air-defence division is ready to consider cooperation with Western manufacturers of new drones. This is not a slogan. It is practical work: testing equipment in real combat conditions and giving professional feedback.
The aim is an expert assessment that helps the manufacturer and the unit see strengths, limits and the conditions in which the system works best. That is how equipment is used more effectively — not through public promises.
Why a combat test matters
A range and a lab are not the front. Weather, the radio environment, enemy tactics and crew tempo all change in real work. That is where you see how a system behaves after assembly, how it is maintained in the field, and what still needs to be fixed before wider use.
We do not publish combat statistics or review other people’s products in the media. If a test happens, the result is for the manufacturer and command — as a concrete, professional assessment.
What we will consider
- new unmanned systems relevant to air-defence tasks;
- related solutions: comms, optics, power, materials, service;
- joint refinement after trials — if there is a reason to continue.
Command decides whether a test goes ahead. That depends on people’s safety, fit with current tasks, and real value for the unit. Not every offer becomes a trial — and that is normal.
How to start the conversation
Keep the first note short: who you are, what you offer, and why a combat test is needed. Do not send sensitive data, restricted drawings or crew personal information in that first message.
Manufacturers, integrators and development teams can reach us through the Partnership and media topic in Contact.