Ukraine is set to begin mass production of Russian Lancet-type UAVs with a 40 km range, according to the Minister of Digital Transformation, Fedorov. The first contracts for these drones will be signed in the coming weeks, with deployment to the front expected shortly thereafter. This development is part of a broader trend in the Ukraine conflict, where drones are playing an increasingly significant role. President Zelensky announced the creation of a new combat branch, the Unmanned Systems Force, reflecting the strategic and tactical changes that drones have brought to modern warfare. The Economist featured the issue on its cover, with the headline 'Killer Drones. Pioneered in Ukraine, the weapons of the future', highlighting the impact of small, inexpensive, and lethal drones on the battlefield. Ukrainian drone manufacturers have been recognized for their effectiveness, with drones being praised as a game-changer for their precision and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional artillery. The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine noted a tenfold increase in the number of UAVs at the front, thanks to the Army of Drones project, indicating a reshaping of the balance between humans and technology in war.
Killer drones pioneered in Ukraine are the weapons of the future, they are reshaping the balance between humans and technology in war – The Economist. One of the key points that The Economist emphasizes is that Ukrainian drones are ushering in a new era in military… https://t.co/yPZMOBFFKc
Thanks to the #Army of #Drones project, Ukraine increased the number of #UAV’s at the front tenfold. — Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Drones are not a wonder weapon. No such thing exists. But they do embody the trends that will shape the future of war—and they are mushrooming over the front lines in Ukraine https://t.co/AF25DnMiwm 👇
Small, cheap, explosives-laden drones are making soldiers’ lives more dangerous. They slip into tank turrets or dugouts. They pursue their quarry before going for the kill. They are inflicting a heavy toll on infantry and armour. They are the future https://t.co/cbvBCnVHsh 👇
I'm very excited to share my latest @CNASdc report exploring the role of drones in the Ukraine war. https://t.co/s8uW1aBqOY
1/2 Check out this excellent @CNASdc report by @StaciePettyjohn: "Evolution Not Revolution - Drone Warfare in Russia’s 2022 Invasion of Ukraine." Lots of great detail and analysis, plus cool drone graphics. https://t.co/2egkadBAKA
The new cover of The Economist "Killer Drones. Pioneered in Ukraine, the weapons of the future," reads the headline. https://t.co/1mxWr2SHLv
Ukrainian drone manufacturers are so powerful & @TheEconomist сover is a proof that we are on a right track to support them! FPV drones is significant gamechanger: much cheaper than arthillery, but hit targets in same precise way. Proud pro-Ukrainian article: https://t.co/MR8SEjaf5p
They are small, cheap, and lethal—and being pioneered on Ukraine’s battlefield. Welcome to the age of the killer drone https://t.co/LZOQi7MQBd https://t.co/hjgdbmqdTW
🧵 It's been a bumper week for drones. Zaluzhny wrote an entire essay on them last week. On Tuesday Zelensky announced a new combat branch—the Unmanned Systems Force. A few drone-focused reports are out or due shortly. We put the issue on the cover of this week's @TheEconomist. https://t.co/QpEjfGoPBC
Absolutely great to see my colleague @sambendett directly quoted by Ukrainian doctrine. His message is correct. Combat drones have and will continue to immensely change the way war is being fought at all levels, strategically and tactically, especially in Ukraine. https://t.co/WNwkbeGzSJ https://t.co/oaQw23vbTl
Mass production of UAVs of the Russian Lancet type with a range of 40 km will begin in Ukraine soon, - Minister of Digital Transformation Fedorov. The first contracts will be signed in the coming weeks. UAVs will get to the front soon after that.