Defense Express reported the information.Russia is moving forward with plans to modernize its fleet of armored trains by equipping them with "machine vision" technology—an AI-powered camera system designed to autonomously monitor, detect, and identify threats so train crews can neutralize them more quickly. The upgrade appears slated for all armored trains currently deployed by the invading Russian forces.The proposed system would use cameras to scan for targets and alert crews with a special signal once a threat is detected. Crews would then engage the target using anti-aircraft guns, automatic cannons, or machine guns. The technology is primarily aimed at defending against reconnaissance and strike drones, which pose a direct threat to these rail-bound assets. In April, Ukrainian operators from the 152nd Separate Jager Brigade successfully struck one of Russia's armored trains with a drone.The development comes as both sides have increasingly targeted rail infrastructure and rolling stock. Earlier this year, Russia began deploying Shahed drones modified to strike Ukrainian trains in motion, essentially converting the Iranian-designed loitering munitions into large FPV-style drones. Ukraine has also demonstrated the capability to hit moving targets with its long-range FP-1 and FP-2 drones.According to Russian sources, integrating "machine vision" into armored trains is intended to "make reconnaissance of railway tracks and adjacent territories more effective and provide additional security for the trains." Officials claim the system has already undergone battlefield testing. The technology requires multiple cameras, a dedicated processing unit, and integration with either a commander's tablet or the vehicle's control system for target designation. However, the computer vision system still requires additional training to correctly identify objects.Russia currently operates four armored trains—the Baikal, Amur, Volga, and Yenisei—which have been deployed in combat operations since 2022. These platforms are primarily used to support logistics and secure supply lines in occupied territories.