Russia's 'Mnogotochie': The anti-drone bullet that splits into three after firing

As drones continue to reshape modern warfare, Russia has begun supplying its armed forces with a new type of rifle ammunition designed specifically to improve the chances of shooting down unmanned aerial vehicles. Called Mnogotochie, the ammunition uses a bullet that splits into three projectiles shortly after leaving the barrel, creating a wider engagement pattern against fast-moving drones.Developed by Vysokotochka, a subsidiary of Russia's state-owned defence conglomerate Rostec, the ammunition has entered serial production and the first batch has already been delivered to Russian troops, according to the company. The rounds are intended for counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) operations and are compatible with standard Russian small arms without requiring any modifications.The ammunition is currently available in 5.45×39 mm and 7.62×54 mm calibres, allowing it to be fired from standard Russian assault rifles and machine guns.