Ukraine's 'Vampire' Rocket System Strikes Back at Russian Kamikaze Drones

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Ukraine is using the US-made 'Vampire' rocket system to shoot down Russian kamikaze drones. The system consists of a laser-guided-missile launcher that can be installed on a military or civilian truck and fires rockets equipped with fuses designed to detonate near a drone. The Vampire provides Ukraine with a relatively cheap and accurate solution to combat Russia's drones, allowing them to preserve their more advanced anti-aircraft systems for critical areas. The Pentagon has confirmed that the Vampire is now being used by Ukrainian forces, marking the first deployment of the system in a combat zone.
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