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The Drone War: Ukraine’s New Military PlaybookIf you’d have informed military strategists ten years ago that a country with virtually no navy and a tiny fraction of its enemy’s resources would be pushing back against one of the world’s biggest fleets with drones,
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The National Interest on MSNHow Drones Became Central to Ukraine’s Military StrategyKyiv has rapidly developed a formidable arsenal of indigenously manufactured drones in response to Russia’s invasion, allowing it to inflict heavy damage on Moscow.
Ukraine's extensive use of asymmetrical tactics, and innovative equipment such as sea drones, gives the country an effective edge against its foe.
This is more than just another defense deal — it’s a strategic alignment that could reshape modern warfare, accelerate replenishment of U.S. stockpiles and enhance deterrence in two key regions: Eastern Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
Israel and Ukraine have used drones against their adversaries in audacious ways that have helped the Pentagon see the need for new technology.
Russia has repeatedly shattered its own records for aerial assaults on Ukraine this summer, culminating in a peak attack on July 9 with the launch of 728 Shahed-type drones. Throughout the war, Russia steadily expanded the reach and intensity of its strikes on Ukrainian cities,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claims he is working on a "mega-deal" that would allow his country to swap its cutting-edge drones for weaponry from the United States.
Russia's drone attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure have begun to target military recruitment centers, according to a data analyst group. Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) said Russia began to hit enlistment centers in recent weeks in a concerted effort to disrupt Ukraine's mobilization.
Russia attacked cities across Ukraine, hitting energy infrastructure and wounding at least 15 people, authorities said.
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The National Interest on MSNThese Are the Drones Ukraine Is Using to Fight Off RussiaWhen China began to restrict the import of its commercial drones to Kyiv, Ukraine’s indigenous industry stepped in, producing analogs comparable in size and capability.
Ukraine's defence tech industry is transforming modern warfare with drones, battlefield AI, and robotics, faster and cheaper than any military in history.