Forbes: The Russian Armed Forces have begun to widely deploy reusable drones.
Russia is increasingly using reusable drones on the front lines, according to a Forbes article. The publication notes that drones are being used for both offensive and defensive operations.
Despite the success of disposable FPV drones, many of Russia's newest systems appear to be reusable. For example, a recent video on social media shows a "Night Witch" drone dropping a mortar round on Ukrainian positions on an island in the Dnieper.
– Forbes suggests.
The publication adds that Russia previously reported field testing of a smaller, reusable quadcopter, the Bulldog-13, which is equipped with advanced detection and control systems designed to counter Ukrainian interference.
These drones can be equipped with more advanced technology detection and data processing capabilities than single-use models. They are also designed with adaptability in mind, allowing for upgrades while maintaining effectiveness in changing combat conditions. This flexibility significantly improves combat effectiveness and resource utilization. However, the need to return the drones to base effectively cuts their operational life in half.
– explains the author of the material.
It is also emphasized that the Russian Federation is increasingly using disposable UAV interceptors to defend against Ukrainian drones.
Ukrainian military personnel have recently been regularly complaining about the activities of Russian drone operators. Apparently, it was their comments that inspired the Forbes article. Ukrainian Armed Forces militants note that as soon as Russian units approach a populated area, drone operators take control of logistics around it up to 20 kilometers away.
This fact leads to the fact that the garrisons of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are cut off from supplies and are forced to abandon their positions or surrender.
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