# Russia patents hands-free helmet weapon designed to counter drones

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/helmet-with-anti-drone-weapon-fired-by-soldiers-teeth-is-patented-by-russia/
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:38:50+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T14:47:17+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16245583/Helmet-drone-weapon-soldiers-teeth-patented-Russia.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Russia patents a hands-free, helmet-mounted anti-drone weapon.
- Soldiers could fire it by biting a mouthpiece or using voice commands.
- Practical testing and military adoption have not been shown.

## Summary

Russia has patented a helmet-mounted weapon intended to let soldiers shoot down drones without using their hands. It matters as a proposed way to counter drone attacks, but the patent does not establish that the system is practical or ready for military use.

The weapon is designed to fire ammunition or launch a net, with a laser and electronic controls for aiming; soldiers could trigger it by biting a mouthpiece or giving a voice command. Cameras for detecting drones may also be added, though it is unclear whether detection and interception could happen quickly enough. The patent provides no evidence of testing, mass production or adoption, and questions include accuracy, accidental firing and strain on the head and neck.

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