Russia, Ukraine and drones
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Ukraine’s drones range from small, autonomous boats patrolling the Black Sea to aircraft that travel hundreds of kilometres into Russia. Most are designed to be made from parts that are cheap, easy to find and simple to put together,
Ukraine recently used inexpensive drones to inflict serious damage to Russia's strategic bomber fleet in an audacious attack.
The Ukrainian military says its new weapon system, which launches antiaircraft missiles from a remote-controlled speedboat, has brought down two Russian jet fighters.
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RBC Ukraine on MSNNew drone available for Ukraine's Forces: What is known about Volyniaka hexacopterUkrainian forces will be using a new unmanned aerial system called Volyniaka. The new hexacopter is designed to hunt heavily armored targets, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense website. According to reports,
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Australia’s Abrams Tanks Enter Ukraine’s Drone War as Armored Survivability Faces a New EraThe tank roof is the weakest point of the Abrams and this is a drone war,” an Australian Defence official explained to ABC News, capturing a truth now defining armored warfare in Ukraine. As Australia sends 49 retired M1A1 Abrams tanks to support Kyiv’s land forces,