Ukrainian UAV expert warns US off-the-shelf drones will fail to survive EW, and 'every unit should have their own…
- Ukraine says modified drones outperform standard systems in combat.
- AI-assisted drones are reaching targets hundreds of kilometers away.
- Electronic warfare forces constant changes to drone communications systems.
Ukraine's expanding drone campaign against Russian supply networks is offering new lessons about modern warfare, particularly regarding the limits of commercially supplied unmanned systems.
A Ukrainian expert involved in the country's mid-range drone operations argues that drones purchased in standard configurations cannot remain effective for long.
His warning comes as Ukrainian forces increasingly rely on modified unmanned aircraft to attack logistics routes deep behind Russian-controlled territory.
Modified drones are striking logistics far behind the front
According to the officer from the First Corps Azov, Ukraine's campaign focuses on disrupting fuel deliveries, cargo transportation, and railway movements supporting Russian military operations.
Rather than relying on expensive long-range weapons, Ukrainian units have adapted relatively affordable fixed-wing drone systems for missions extending far beyond their original...
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