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military-technology1 year ago

Ukraine Establishes Specialized Drone Warfare Branch in Response to Russian UAV Threat

The wreckage of a downed Ukrainian kamikaze drone powered by a jet engine and carrying a high-explosive warhead was photographed in Russia, indicating Ukraine's active development of long-range attack drones to confront Russia. The drone, resembling a second-generation Ukrainian OWA-UAV, is independently flown by autopilot and is part of Ukraine's expanding fleet of long-range attack drones. Both Ukraine and Russia have been acquiring and producing jet-powered drones to increase their strike rate against hostile targets.

via EurAsian Times|
#jet-engine#kamikaze-drone#military-technology
military-technology2 years ago

"Uncrewed Fast Boat Successfully Tests Switchblade Kamikaze Drone-Armament"

The US Navy has successfully tested a drone speedboat armed with Switchblade 300 loitering munitions, demonstrating its potential for close-in protection against swarms of small crewed and uncrewed boats. The test, part of the Digital Talon exercise in the Persian Gulf, showcased the Navy's interest in armed drone boats for defensive and offensive missions. The uncrewed surface vessel (USV) used in the test, MARTAC Devil Ray T38, was equipped with a six-round launcher loaded with Switchblade 300s. The combination of USVs and kamikaze drones offers quick response, precision engagement, and potential use in force protection and attacking maritime and land targets. The Navy's Task Force 59, focused on integrating uncrewed capabilities, continues to explore the operational potential of USVs in various contexts, including monitoring Iranian naval activity in the Middle East.

via The War Zone|
#kamikaze-drone#military-technology#switchblade-300
conflicttechnology2 years ago

"Explosive Drone Attack: Ukrainian Bird's-Eye-View Decimates Russian Truck"

A thrilling video captures the moment a Ukrainian soldier skillfully lands a kamikaze drone inside a Russian truck just seconds before detonating an explosive, destroying both the drone and the truck. The footage shows the soldier's perspective as he chases down the enemy vehicle heading towards Kharkiv, a major target of Moscow's offensive attacks. Ukrainian officials believe the truck was making its way towards Kharkiv, a key battleground in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

via New York Post |
#border-security#conflicttechnology#explosive-attack
military2 years ago

"Ukrainian Soldier's Joyous Celebration Captured as Drone Targets Military Truck"

A video shared by Ukraine's Defense Ministry shows a Ukrainian soldier celebrating as a drone successfully strikes a Russian military truck in the Kharkiv region. The drone, equipped with a grenade launcher, hits the truck causing it to come to a halt. Ukraine refers to these drones with improvised warheads as "kamikazes" as they destroy themselves upon impact. The strike demonstrates the effectiveness of these drones in executing attacks that would be difficult for other types of weapons.

via Business Insider|
#drone-strike#kamikaze-drone#kharkiv-region