Kirovsky Zavod Mayak, a Kalashnikov Group company, has begun field trials of an upgraded remote-control system for the Fagot anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) following operator training with one of the military units deployed in the conflict zone.
During the session, company representatives demonstrated the installation, operation, and handling of the improved device. The system was then handed over to the ATGM crew for independent training and testing in real operational conditions, including open terrain, forested areas, and urban environments. An official performance assessment will follow.
The device enables an operator to remotely control up to three Fagot launchers from a safe distance of up to 100 meters. It allows the operator to observe the area, detect and identify targets, track them, launch missiles, and guide them until impact. Typical targets include tanks, other armored vehicles, low-flying helicopters, firing positions, bunkers, and personnel.
A Kirovsky Zavod Mayak representative said, “The key feature and advantage of the remote-control system is its ease of use, reliability, and the ability to be repaired quickly even in field conditions. Its main purpose is to ensure the safety of our soldiers.”
Development began in 2023, with the first trials held at a range in autumn 2024. Feedback from those tests was incorporated into the upgraded version, which is now undergoing operational testing. Results from the trials will guide the decision on launching serial production.
In January 2025, Kirovsky Zavod Mayak also announced the completion of tests for a similar remote-control system designed for the Konkurs M ATGM. That system, introduced after combat experience in Ukraine, featured a portable console weighing under ten kilograms, eight hours of continuous operation, and the ability to control three launchers in succession. While the Konkurs M and Fagot belong to the same family of wire-guided missiles, they differ in range, warhead capability, and operational use, with the latest trials focusing on adapting the remote-control technology to the Fagot platform.
