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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian troops destroy Russian stronghold using new 100 kg projectile
A new type of weapon from a member of Brave1, a cluster for the development of military technologies in Ukraine, has been tested at the front. Source: Brave1 on Facebook; Mezha Media, a technology and IT news platform within Ukrainska Pravda's holding company Details: The cluster has not disclosed the characteristics or development potential of the technology. However, it noted that during testing, a Russian stronghold was destroyed using a projectile weighing over 100 kg. Brave1 confirmed to Mezha Media that the munition was Ukrainian-made. Brave1 also added that it had tested the weapon on the Kherson front together with the manufacturer and a military unit. "We will not disclose details, but this is just the beginning. Soon, we will have more solutions that the enemy will experience," the cluster said in a statement. Background: In May, Brave1 announced the launch of Brave1 Chat, a platform for fast and secure exchange of information on defence technologies with the military. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Ukrainian troops reveal domestic SETH drone resembling smaller Shahed
The Ukrainian kamikaze drone SETH, which resembles a smaller version of the Iranian-made Shahed due to its wing shape, can strike targets at a depth of 40 km, operates in tandem with a relay drone and costs several hundred thousand dollars. Source: a serviceman who goes under the alias "Yas" and commander of the unmanned systems battalion of the12th Special Forces Brigade Azov, in an interview with The War Zone, a US military technology, strategy, and foreign policy platform Details: Yas stated that the SETH can engage targets up to 40 km away, though the success of long-distance operations often depends on weather conditions. The drone can be fitted with either a high-explosive or a fragmentation-explosive warhead weighing up to 3 kg. The drone's navigation is based on protected GPS, and targeting is done via an integrated computer vision system, following manual confirmation of the target by the operator. SETH drones. Photo: Come Back Alive Quote: "In practice, we have already had cases of actual combat deployment of those systems, but I'm not really ready to comment on their success at this moment. However, I would just like to say that since these systems are quite expensive – one system costs approximately several hundred thousand dollars – we need to find high-value targets for such systems. So for example, this can be the enemy's air defence assets. And I think that one of the interesting specificities for deployment of these unmanned systems is that the reconnaissance drone that is used in tandem with this drone, it is also used as the repeater for the strike component of the system. In general, this drone has huge potential, but still, the technology is quite raw. It still has to be refined." Background: Previously, Brave1, a defence technology development cluster created by the Ukrainian government, conducted tests to improve the technology of kamikaze drones and to identify the most effective models among them. The main objective is to increase the killzone to 30–40 km – a range rarely reached by conventional FPV drones. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Time of India
Operation Spider Web: How Ukraine reportedly used AI drone sorties worth 10 iPhone 16 Pro to target Russian bomber aircrafts
Ukraine has successfully deployed AI-powered drones in a large-scale operation, codenamed "Spider's Web," targeting Russian military aircraft. The mission, overseen by President Zelensky, reportedly damaged or destroyed over 40 Russian bombers across multiple airbases. Ukraine has deployed artificial intelligence-powered autonomous drones to attack Russian military aircraft across multiple airbases, marking a significant escalation in the use of AI technology in warfare. The operation, codenamed "Spider's Web," reportedly damaged over 40 Russian bomber aircraft , including strategic Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3 long-range bombers. The coordinated strikes targeted Russian airfields spanning thousands of kilometers, from facilities near Moscow to bases in eastern Siberia and the Far East. SBU sources who spoke to the BBC said the 18-month operation involved concealing explosive drones inside wooden mobile cabins mounted on trucks, which were positioned near Russian airfields before launching remotely. Ukraine's Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed the first combat use of the country's AI-powered "mother drone" system, developed by Ukraine's defense tech cluster Brave1. The system can deliver two AI-guided first-person view strike drones up to 300 kilometers behind enemy lines. AI drones operate without human control The AI-powered drones utilized advanced autonomous systems that function independently once deployed. Reports indicate the technology includes "mother ship" drones capable of delivering smaller first-person view (FPV) strike drones up to 300 kilometers behind enemy lines. These systems employ visual-inertial navigation with cameras and LiDAR technology, allowing them to identify and engage targets without GPS dependency or human intervention. The SmartPilot system enables the drones to process real-time video data through AI algorithms, autonomously locating high-value targets including aircraft, air defense systems, and critical infrastructure. Each operation reportedly costs approximately $10,000, about the cost of 10 iPhone 16 Pros, significantly less expensive than conventional missile strikes, which can cost 300 to 500 times more, according to reports. Strategic impact extends beyond immediate damage The operation targeted strategic missile-carrying bombers including Tu-95, Tu-22, and Tu-160 aircraft, which are no longer in production and difficult to replace. Military analysts suggest the strike affected approximately 34% of Russia's strategic bomber fleet at key airbases, representing billions of dollars in potential damage. Ukraine's defense tech cluster Brave1 developed the drone systems as part of the country's broader strategy to offset disadvantages in manpower and firepower through technological innovation.
Mint
01-06-2025
- Mint
Ukraine pounds Russia with drones, destroys Tu-95 aircraft— What are AI-powered FPV drones? How do they work? EXPLAINED
Ukraine — in an unprecedented covert operation codenamed 'Spider Web" — allegedly overseen by President Zelensky, reportedly destroyed at least 40 Russian planes in an attack with the help of AI-powered FPV drones launched from trucks parked inside Russian territory. AI-powered First Person View (FPV) drones are unmanned aerial vehicles enhanced with artificial intelligence to perform advanced tasks with greater precision and autonomy. By processing real-time video data through AI algorithms, FPV drones are able to avoid obstacles, and carry out mission-specific operations such as surveillance and search and rescue. Ukraine released the FPV drones remotely from wooden mobile houses that were transported on trucks inside Russian territory, reported Reuters, citing an official. Russian aircraft including the Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3 long-range bombers capable of deploying conventional and nuclear weapons as well as the A-50, are reported to have been damaged after Ukraine's drone attack, added Reuters. As the phrase 'First Person View' suggests, FPV drones offer a first-person view of the flight through a live video feed. The drone system, developed by Ukraine's defense tech cluster Brave1, can deliver two AI-guided FPV (first-person view) strike drones with an operational range of up to 300 kilometers, reported The Kyiv Independent. Once released, the smaller drones can autonomously locate and hit high-value targets, including aircraft, air defense systems, and critical infrastructure — all without using GPS and any human intervention. The non-reliance on GPS for navigation, is one of the key features of the AI-powered FPV drones: 1. GPS-independent navigation: Operates without relying on satellite-based GPS, enhancing resilience against jamming or signal loss. 2. SmartPilot system: Utilises advanced visual-inertial navigation, interpreting camera data to determine position and movement. 3. LiDAR technology: LiDAR technology complements the SmartPilot system, boosting precision in complex or cluttered environments. A single mission with this AI drone system costs around $10,000 (~ ₹ 8.5 lakh) —much less than launching a missile, which can be 300 to 500 times more expensive, mentions a report. Ukraine's surprise drone attack on Russia comes after the latter, earlier in the day, launched a barrages of Russian missiles and drones, with air sirens lasting for more then 9 hours in Ukraine. Ukraine's FPV drones hit airfields including the Belaya air base in Russia's Irkutsk region, more than 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) from Ukraine. Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed in a Telegram statement attacks at five military airbases across the nation from the Far East and eastern Siberia to locations just several hundred miles from Moscow.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine's AI-powered ‘mother drone' sees first combat use, minister says
Ukraine has deployed a new artificial intelligence-powered "mother drone" for the first time, marking a major step in the country's expanding use of autonomous battlefield technology, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on May 29. The drone system, developed by Ukraine's defense tech cluster Brave1, can deliver two AI-guided FPV (first-person view) strike drones up to 300 kilometers (186 miles) behind enemy lines, according to Fedorov. Once released, the smaller drones can autonomously locate and hit high-value targets, including aircraft, air defense systems, and critical infrastructure — all without using GPS. "The system uses visual-inertial navigation with cameras and LiDAR to guide the drones, while AI independently identifies and selects targets," Fedorov said. 0:00 / 1× The system, called SmartPilot, allows the carrier drone to return and be reused for missions within a 100-kilometer range. Each operation costs around $10,000 — hundreds of times cheaper than a conventional missile strike, Fedorov said. The development comes as Ukraine continues to ramp up domestic drone production. On April 7, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the country would scale up production of unmanned systems "to the maximum," including long-range, ground-based, and fiber-optic drones, which are resistant to electronic warfare. Ukraine has leaned heavily on technological innovation to offset its disadvantages in manpower and firepower since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022. The use of drones, aerial, naval, and ground-based, has become a central feature of both sides' strategies in the war. Fedorov said Ukraine will continue investing in Ukrainian systems that "change the rules of the game in technological warfare." We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
