Jan 16, 2024 · From drones that fit in the palm of the hand to drones weighing more than 1,000 pounds (454 kilograms), Ukraine has built and acquired a diverse fleet of remotely piloted aircraft to complicate...

The Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) (Ukrainian: Сили безпілотних систем (СБС), romanized: Syly bezpilotnykh system (SBS)) is a branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that specializes in drone warfare and the use of unmanned military robots on land, sea, and air. [2][3] The USF was created in the midst of the ongoing Russian ...

Jan 10, 2025 · Both Ukrainian and Russian forces prioritize minimizing drone operator involvement to protect trained assets in a complex combat environment. Ukraine’s survival-driven focus often outweighs ethical concerns tied to lethal autonomous weapon systems.

Dec 6, 2024 · The accompanying excerpted article from the monthly journal of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Voyennaya Mysl, discusses the evolution of UAV use since the inception of Russia’s...

Sep 3, 2024 · The Ukrainian military has started deploying drones retrofitted with thermite payloads, effectively transforming its lethal fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into potent "flamethrower"...

Nov 26, 2024 · Ukrainian servicemen of the 22nd Brigade launch a Leleka reconnaissance UAV drone near Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on April 27, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. New advanced U.S....

3 days ago · This representation will enhance unmanned vehicle training and doctrine, future capability development, and ensure integration with the other arms branches. This development suggests that in the Russian view, the use of unmanned vehicles is not an aberration but will be a permanent feature of future wars and armed conflicts.

Mar 3, 2025 · Drones have changed the war in Ukraine, with soldiers adapting off-the-shelf models and swarming the front lines.

Jun 20, 2024 · The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought FPV drones to prominence as a component of modern militaries and it appears that they are here to stay. This can be seen in the way the Ukrainian and Russian armies are both incorporating this …

4 days ago · The development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and systems in Ukraine was one of the key industries with a large historical legacy and significant potential for further growth. Analyzing the historical aspects, it can be noted that Ukraine has deep roots in the aviation industry, which serves as a basis for modern UAV developments.