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Ukraine’s Drone Makers Adapt to Evade Russian Jamming
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Ukraine’s Drone Makers Adapt to Evade Russian Jamming

Drones Play Crucial Role in Ukraine War Drones have become increasingly important in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. According to a report by the Royal United Services Institute, a U.K. think tank, Ukraine was losing around 10,000 drones per month to Russian electronic warfare by spring 2022. As the conflict continues, both sides…

Satellite image of the Kerch Bridge with additional defenses Additional defenses can be seen in place on June 8. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies.
Ukraine

Ukraine’s Naval Drones Force Russia to Bolster Defenses at Kerch Bridge

Satellite Images Reveal Additional Barges and Floating Booms Ukraine has reportedly vowed to destroy the strategic Kerch bridge linking Russia with occupied Crimea. In response, Russia has attempted to protect the bridge with barges and floating boom defenses. However, Ukraine has demonstrated that it can innovate and adapt to defensive measures in the Black Sea.…

Khmelnytskyi Delivers 10 DJI Mavic 3T Drones with Thermal Imaging to Ukrainian Soldiers
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Khmelnytskyi Delivers 10 DJI Mavic 3T Drones with Thermal Imaging to Ukrainian Soldiers

Mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn Announces Drone Delivery on Facebook Oleksandr Symchyshyn, the mayor of Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, announced that the city has delivered 10 DJI Mavic 3T drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras to Ukrainian soldiers. The drones, which cost nearly 1.8 million Ukrainian hryvnias (approximately $48,600 USD), were purchased using funds from the city budget, Ukrinform…

Taiwan to Acquire Nearly 1,000 AI-Powered Drones
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Taiwan to Acquire Nearly 1,000 AI-Powered Drones

In a significant move to bolster its military capabilities, Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) plans to procure nearly 1,000 drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning abilities this year, according to a report delivered to the Legislative Yuan last week. Briefing on Sea-Air Combat Power Improvement Plan Minister of National Defense Wellington…

The THeMIS UGV tank shown during tests. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Ukraine

Starlink-Equipped Combat Robots Revolutionize Battlefield Operations

Milrem Robotics and AEC Skyline have taken a significant leap in military robotics by integrating Starlink satellite communications into the THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). Interesting Engineering explains that this advanced technology allows for the safe deployment of unmanned combat support vehicles to the battlefield while operators remain at a secure distance, even thousands of…

Shoot-and-Scoot: Wheeled Artillery Takes Center Stage at Eurosatory
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Shoot-and-Scoot: Wheeled Artillery Takes Center Stage at Eurosatory

The war in Ukraine has thrust long-range fires into the spotlight at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris, France. As drones and rapid counter-battery fire prioritize artillery mobility for survival, the truck-mounted Caesar howitzer by KNDS France is expected to be a star attraction, according to Defense News. The Audacity of Wheeled Cannons Retired French…

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