July 16, 2023, 9:43 pm
In the Ukraine-Russia conflict, we are witnessing extensive utilization of small drones for both recon and offensive operations
A key takeaway has been the use of relatively cheap commercial drones rigged to carry explosives.
US Army is taking a cue from this.
The service wants to develop bomb-carrying drones similar to those widely used in Ukraine, according to a service solicitation to industry.
A request for proposals has been issued to industry partners, noting that lethal drones will likely become a common tool in modern warfare.
In this video, Defense Updates reports on US Army’s push to arm Small commercial Drones with bombs.
#defenseupdates #USArmy #ukrainerussia
CHANNEL LINK:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DefenseUpdates
SUPPORT US:
Patron: https://www.patreon.com/defenseupdates
AUDIO:
scottleffler.com
BACKGROUND MUSIC
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
"Giant Wyrm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
IMAGES USES
www.npr.org / John Moore/Getty Images
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/21/1164977056/a-chinese-drone-for-hobbyists-plays-a-crucial-role-in-the-russia-ukraine-war
militaryleak.com / Aerovironment
Aerovironment Awarded US Army Contract for Switchblade 300 Loitering Missile Systems
www.skydio.com
https://www.skydio.com/blog/x2d-multiband-drone
www.diu.mil
https://www.diu.mil/latest/blue-uas-2-0-cleared-list-access-to-broader-variety-of-capable-unmanned
theconversation.com / Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
https://theconversation.com/drones-over-ukraine-what-the-war-means-for-the-future-of-remotely-piloted-aircraft-in-combat-197612
dronedj.com
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry asks drone owners to help repel invading Russian troops
www.npr.org / John Moore/Getty Images
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/21/1164977056/a-chinese-drone-for-hobbyists-plays-a-crucial-role-in-the-russia-ukraine-war
www.npr.org / SERGEI SUPINSKY / AFP via Getty Images
https://www.npr.org/2023/03/21/1164977056/a-chinese-drone-for-hobbyists-plays-a-crucial-role-in-the-russia-ukraine-war
Content Creator – Defense Updates
