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Wild Hornet’s Drone Mounted Weapon

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Ukraine’s Wild Hornets drone, armed with an AK assault rifle, has been deployed in combat for the first time following earlier testing. This was revealed in a footage released by the manufacturer Wild Hornets. While it’s unlikely to become a widespread system, it could be useful for clearing the battlefield of dismounted infantry after failed … Read more

DIY vs. High Tech: Can Ukraine’s Budget Drones Tip the Scales in the Drone War?

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Videos emerged in late May showing Ukrainian fixed-wing drones apparently taking down Russian drones, including a ZALA and an Orlan-10. These drones seem to be a new and cost-effective way to counter enemy recon compared to traditional air defense systems. It’s unclear if they’re modified existing models or entirely new designs. Both sides rely heavily … Read more