WB Warmate loitering ammunition stuns Russia: Overcomes anti-aircraft system Pantsir-S1 on home turf

The footage reveals Ukrainians attacking Russian Pantsir-S1 self-propelled anti-aircraft systems with Warmates. Despite being designed to target numerous aerial threats, including terminators for loitering ammunition, the videos released by the Ukrainians prove Pantsir-S1 to be ineffective.

From the videos, you can witness Polish Warmates attacking fully operational anti-aircraft systems whose antennae - as noticed by the Defence 24 service - are rotating. This indicates that the Russian equipment was not caught off guard, like during a march or while positioning.

Clearly, WB Warmate loitering ammunition can capably approach and strike targets that, in theory, should fend it off. Additionally, Ukrainian reports claim that both Pantsir-S1 systems were attacked in the Belgorod region, suggesting they were most likely on Russian territory. Each set is estimated to cost between $20-30 million.

Also, if the onscreen message (No GPS Fix) is accurate, these attacks were executed despite an unavailable GPS signal. The footage cuts off right before the strike - not because the attack was disrupted, but because the communication of the Warmate nearing the target is obstructed either by the Earth's curvature or terrain obstacles.

The Warmate is a loitering ammunition system designed by the WB Group. Its manufacturer emphasizes that it's a substitute for anti-tank guided ammunition. A single Warmate is small enough to be carried by one person. Once unpacked, it measures just over 3.2 feet in length and has a wingspan of 5.2 feet, while weighing approximately 11.7 lbs.

A standout feature of the Warmate is its adaptability to mount diverse warheads based on requirements, such as fragmentation-blasting, cumulative, or observation where a high-quality stabilized camera replaces the warhead. The Warmate can cover a range of about 18.6 miles, and it's estimated to sustain flight for 60 minutes.