Ukraine trials kamikaze UAVs with autonomous targeting

AFU Innovation Management Department, with the support of Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Colonel Andrii Lebedenko, conducted the tests with support from Ukrainian manufacturers.

“The drones were tasked with covering 15 kilometres from the launch point and, in the final phase of flight, independently homing in on a designated target, which was protected by electronic warfare systems,” Brave1 said in a statement released earlier this week.

“Thanks to machine vision, they do not require external communication after the operator locks onto the target, making them resistant to enemy electronic warfare countermeasures.

“The tests were attended by representatives of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces, as well as foundations that provide the army with cutting-edge technologies.

“The military assessed the developments, shared their experience in combat drone applications, and identified key directions for further technological advancement.”

Robert Dougherty

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