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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Defence Ministry authorises use of new domestic remote control system for smoke dischargers
The Ministry of Defence has approved and authorised the use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine of a new domestically produced remote control system for smoke dischargers which is designed to control the ignition of pyrotechnic devices. Source: Ministry of Defence Quote: "The system consists of computerised control posts, a weather station, other peripheral devices and equipment that allows dozens of smoke bombs to be controlled and activated." Details: Pyrotechnic devices are launched depending on the specific task at hand. The operator can control the system, which was manufactured in Ukraine, from a safe distance. The smoke discharger works in different temperatures and weather conditions. Background: On 31 January, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine approved the use of the Hromylo drone for Ukrainian forces. On 13 February, the Defence Ministry authorised the use of Spextr ground robotic systems with various modifications in the defence forces. On 4 March, it became known that Armed Forces units would receive manoeuvrable and compact NORD unmanned aerial systems. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Defense Ministry approves Ukrainian-made Hromylo drone for military use
The Ukrainian-made Hromylo unmanned aerial vehicle has been approved for military use, the Defense Ministry announced on Jan. 31. Equipped with engines capable of carrying a payload, the first-person-view (FPV) drones can target personnel, equipment, and field shelters, according to the statement. These drones are capable of operating both day and night and are resistant to electronic warfare, the ministry added. Various aerial, naval, and ground drones have been developed and successfully deployed for reconnaissance, combat, and other tasks throughout the ongoing war with Russia. As of December, Ukraine has delivered over 200,000 domestically-produced drones to front-line units, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported. Read also: Ukrainian defense tech company Huless raises over $1 million for tethered drone systems We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Ukraine's Defence Ministry approves use of new Hromylo drone
The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has approved the domestically-produced Hromylo drone for use by the Armed Forces. Source: an announcement by Ministry of Defence Quote: "The system can be used to target enemy personnel, military equipment and field fortifications. Structurally, the FPV drones of the Hromylo system are equipped with composite frames. The drones feature relatively powerful engines capable of carrying combat payloads over considerable distances. The system is operational both day and night. Additionally, the drones are highly resistant to interference from enemy electronic warfare systems." Background: In 2024, Ukraine's Defence Ministry approved more than 1,300 samples of weaponry and military equipment for use by the Ukrainian army. On 6 December, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered the first batch of advanced Ukrainian-made Peklo missile drones, with a range of up to 700 km, to the Defence Forces. On 27 December, the Defence Ministry authorised the use of the Ravlyk robotic platform by Ukrainian troops. Support UP or become our patron!
