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Ukraine unveils tiny 'aircraft carrier' but for FPV drone — will submarine UAV launcher be next?

Ukraine develops a naval platform dedicated to launching FPV strike drones
Omega engineers introduce a maritime carrier supporting frontline drone operations
FPV drones gain greater operational reach through sea-based launch platforms

Ukraine has unveiled a small unmanned surface vehicle designed to act as a mobile launch platform for FPV drones during combat operations.

The maritime system was developed by engineers from the diving unit of the Omega Special Purpose Center of the National Guard alongside a Ukrainian technology company.

Its arrival adds another unmanned capability to Ukraine's expanding effort to combine different robotic systems across the battlefield.

A small naval drone carrying a larger mission

According to the Omega unit commander, the maritime platform transports FPV drones closer to combat areas before operators launch them against enemy positions.

He said the system works as a floating carrier, extending the reach of smaller aerial drones without requiring them to cover the...

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