Contents tagged with drones
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Drone attacks shake Kazan: multiple fires and evacuations following explosive onslaught
Seven drone strikes were reported across various districts of Kazan, the capital of Russia's Republic of Tatarstan, on the morning of December 21. Witnesses captured scenes of panic as fires erupted in high-rise buildings, leading to the urgent evacuation of residents. According to reports from Russian sources, there was a series of explosions and fires affecting several residential complexes and neighborhoods.
The first alleged target was the "Lazurnye Nebеsa" (Azure Skies) residential …
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Ukrainian Forces roll out NATO-approved fiber-optic kamikaze drones
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have introduced new fiber-optic kamikaze drones, as announced by the General Staff. Spearheading this innovation is the BLACK WIDOW WEB 10 drone, which can cover more than 5 km and carry up to 2 kg of payload. Notably, this drone has already been approved for use under NATO standards.
Colonel Vitaliy Dobryansky, head of the Innovations Department, emphasized that the use of fiber-optic communication allows operators to circumvent enemy electronic warfare systems, …
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Ukraine converts Aeroprakt A-22 aircraft into long-range drones for deep strikes on Russia
Ukraine has transformed Aeroprakt A-22 planes into long-range drones aimed at hitting targets in Russia. According to journalists, a detonation mechanism activated remotely or upon drone impact is now a critical component in mission success. The operational range, extending to 1,200 km, was likely enhanced with additional fuel tanks.
A recent technological leap by the Defense Forces' engineers involves the Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat light aircraft. The A-22 has been upgraded to a drone capable of …
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Kyiv: Ukraine expands long-range drone production
Ukraine has increased the production of long-range drones exponentially since 2023. According to Ukraine's Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, the nation is placing significant emphasis on the development and enhancement of long-distance strike UAVs, which are intended for operations deep within Russian territory.
Fedorov emphasized that the production of these formidable UAVs has multiplied several fold over the past year. Ukraine's current arsenal now includes drones with …
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Ukrainian Forces use GPS spoofing to redirect Russian drones to Belarus and Russia
Electronic warfare systems are being actively deployed against enemy drones, particularly through a method known as GPS spoofing.
Ukrainian troops have developed the ability to alter the preprogramed coordinates of Russian kamikaze drones and send them off course, according to a report by Le Monde.
This may explain why drones often find themselves in Belarus.
On November 26, Russia launched one of its most massive attacks on Ukraine, deploying 188 drones. Ukrainian forces reported destroying …
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Ukraine secures over 11,000 electronic warfare systems and 1.8 million drones in major defense procurement drive
In a recent development, contracts worth 1 billion hryvnias ($24 million) were secured in September and October, facilitating swift deliveries, with a portion already completed. The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has signed agreements since the beginning of the year for over 11,000 electronic warfare systems, amounting to more than 6 billion hryvnias ($150 million), according to the Ministry's press service.
Most of the systems have already been delivered to the …
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Ukraine makes historic debut in NATO drone exercises
In a historic milestone, Ukraine took part in NATO drone exercises for the first time. The exercises focused on using drones for a multitude of tasks, including anti-submarine warfare, mine countermeasures, and protection of critical underwater infrastructure. Ukraine's naval forces joined NATO’s largest exercise for deploying unmanned systems in maritime operations—REPMUS 24. Through the DELTA combat system, Ukrainian forces managed to coordinate more than 50 unmanned devices of various types, …
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France to deliver kamikaze drones to Ukraine
France is poised to begin delivery of its own kamikaze drones to Ukraine in the coming weeks, said on social media platform X by French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
The minister emphasized that this is the first French remotely controlled munition of its kind, adding that the successful testing of this development is a pivotal accomplishment for France's defense industry in less than two years. Drone deliveries to Ukraine are expected to occur within the next few weeks.
BFMTV reports …
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Ukraine to procure 10,000 AI-powered drones in major defense upgrade
The course of the war in Ukraine might see a significant shift. A tender has been launched for the purchase of 10,000 AI-powered FPV drones for the army's needs through the Prozorro platform.
Ukraine is taking a new step in defense development. As part of the Prozorro platform, a tender has been opened for the procurement of the first 10,000 AI-powered drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This decision is expected not only to boost combat capabilities but also to drive down costs due …
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Kyiv: Ukraine develops advanced electronic warfare systems ahead of Western partners
In an interview with DW, Colonel Ivan Pavlenko, Head of the Main Directorate of Electronic Warfare (EW) and Cybersecurity at the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, stated that Ukraine operates EW systems that Western partners only had in conceptual or developmental stages.
He emphasized the importance of situational awareness in modern warfare, saying Ukrainian defenders need to be aware of drone movements and to detect them. "One of the three components of EW—electronic support—handles these tasks, …