Ukraine's Scythe Attack Drone: Leading the World's First Drone War
Ukraine has developed the AQ-400 Scythe, a low-cost, long-range attack drone as a response to Russia's use of Iranian-made Shahed drones. The Scythe, produced by Terminal Autonomy, is designed for mass production and can be easily transported and operated. It carries a 42-kilo warhead and has a range of 750-900 km. The drone can navigate using a visual positioning system and is resistant to radio jamming. The Scythe is modular and can be modified for different missions. Ukraine aims to produce 1,000 units monthly, which could overwhelm Russian defenses and exhaust supplies of surface-air missiles.