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military-technology19 days ago

Ukraine Deploys Cost-Effective Drone Warfare Tactics Against Russian Targets

Ukraine is expanding its use of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), such as the Barracuda, to target Russian assets on the Dnipro River, with recent attacks including a Russian vessel storage site in Crimea. These USVs, designed for short-range riverine operations, are part of Ukraine's broader strategy to counter Russian military presence and have been complemented by other drone boat systems like Sea Baby and Magura. Russia has also developed its own USV capabilities, marking a new frontier in riverine warfare. The use of these autonomous and semi-autonomous vessels highlights evolving tactics in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

via The War Zone|
#dnipro-river#drone-boats#military-innovation
military-conflict1 year ago

Ukraine's Strikes Sever Russian Supply Lines and Change Warfare

Ukraine has shifted its focus to targeting smaller Russian vessels left in Crimea after larger warships retreated to safer ports. In a recent raid, Ukrainian explosive-laden drone boats struck four KS-701 patrol boats, sinking two and damaging two others, significantly impacting the Russian Federal Security Service's maritime capabilities in the Black Sea. This strategy aims to disrupt Russian logistics and supply lines in Crimea.

via Forbes|
#black-sea-fleet#crimea#drone-boats
militarydefense1 year ago

"Ukraine's Drone Boats: A New Era of Naval Power in the Black Sea"

Ukrainian navy's "Sea Baby" drone boats have been successful in attacking and sinking Russian vessels, using coordinated wolfpack tactics to overwhelm and damage their targets. The drones, controlled by satellite, have managed to sink a quarter of the Black Sea Fleet's large ships, including a missile-corvette and a landing ship. The evolving tactics of the Sea Babies pose a significant threat to the Russian Navy in the Black Sea.

via Forbes|
#black-sea-fleet#drone-boats#militarydefense
militarydefense1 year ago

Ukraine's Naval Strikes Deal Blow to Russian Fleet

The Ukrainian navy has deployed unmanned surface vehicles, known as "Sea Babies," to target Russian ships in the Black Sea. These drone boats, equipped with explosives, utilize tactics such as surrounding and attacking at night to inflict damage on Russian vessels. In a recent attack, a trio of Sea Babies targeted the Black Sea Fleet’s Ropucha-class landing ship Caesar Kunikov, resulting in its sinking. The Ukrainian navy's successful use of drone boats has led to the sinking of two Ropuchas and a Tarantul-class corvette, demonstrating their effectiveness in naval warfare.

via Forbes|
#black-sea-fleet#drone-boats#militarydefense
militaryinternational-relations1 year ago

Ukraine's Drone Boats Sink Russian Warship in Crimea Standoff

Ukraine's explosive drone boats successfully chased down and sank a Russian missile-corvette, Ivanovets, off the coast of Crimea, marking the latest in a series of losses for the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The Ukrainian navy's use of drones and missiles has proven effective in targeting and destroying Russian warships, significantly impacting the Black Sea Fleet's capabilities. This naval conflict has also had economic implications, as Ukraine's control of the western Black Sea has allowed for increased grain exports, contributing to the country's war effort.

via Forbes|
#black-sea-fleet#drone-boats#militaryinternational-relations
militaryconflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Sea Drones Target Russian Landing Craft in Crimea

Ukraine's explosive-laden drone boats have damaged or potentially sunk two Russian landing craft in western Crimea, as part of their ongoing campaign to target the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The aim is to disrupt the Kremlin's resupply efforts to occupied Crimea and forces in southern Kherson Oblast. These slow and ungainly landing craft play a crucial role in the Russian logistics, making them prime targets for Ukrainian attacks. The Ukrainian counteroffensive is expanding and accelerating, causing logistical challenges for the Russian forces in southern Ukraine.

via Forbes|
#black-sea-fleet#drone-boats#militaryconflict
military2 years ago

"US Navy's Drone Boats Make History with Deadly Weapon Deployment in Middle East"

The US Navy has announced that its drone boats have fired live weapons for the first time in the Middle East. During a recent exercise called "Digital Talon," the Navy used remotely operated drones equipped with explosives to engage simulated enemy targets. The exercise aimed to advance the capabilities of uncrewed vessels and enhance fleet lethality. The Navy plans to further develop the arsenal of these unmanned systems to strengthen regional maritime security and deter malign activity.

via Business Insider|
#drone-boats#lethal-weaponry#middle-east
military2 years ago

US Navy's Unmanned 'Ghost Fleet' Ships Visit Pacific and Japan to Counter China

US Navy drone boats, part of the Ghost Fleet Overlord project, made a historic visit to a key US ally in the Western Pacific as part of the Pentagon's efforts to counter China's military mass. The two unmanned surface vessels (USVs), Ranger and Mariner, arrived in Japan during Integrated Battle Problem (IBP) 23.2, a testing and evaluation event for drone boats. The US Navy is exploring the integration of large drone boats into its fleet to enhance situational awareness and lethality. The visit comes as the Pentagon plans to field thousands of autonomous systems, including drones, to overcome China's advantage in mass military capabilities.

via Business Insider|
#china#drone-boats#military