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Accuracy Comparison of Ukrainian and Russian Fiber Optic Drones

According to estimates, Ukrainian fiber-optic drones have a significantly shorter flight range to targets compared to their Russian counterparts. Oleksii Babenko, VYRIY’s founder and CEO, shared this information with Militarnyi. He stated that the statistics for Ukrainian fiber-optic drones reaching the targets at distances of up to 15 km are approximately 10–30%, depending on the […]

US Marines Surpass 1,000 MQ-9A Flight Hours

– General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has passed more than 1,000 flight hours with MQ-9A unmanned aircraft in support of service-level training exercises and weapons and tactics instructor courses. This accomplishment involved a combined aircrew of dedicated Marines and GA-ASI personnel, highlighting the seamless integration and operational effectiveness […]

Ukraine Tests Drone ‘Motherships’

Ukraine is fielding carrier drones or motherships to transport FPVs to the target area before launching them. Russian forces reported these as far back as November 2023, and last month Russian news agency TASS stated that Ukraine was carrying out FPV attacks 25 miles or more behind the lines in seven regions, suggesting that use […]

Nigeria Unveils Advanced Domestic Built Drones

The Nigerian military in partnership with Briech UAS, the largest drone manufacturers in the country, recently showcased its advanced drones, missiles, and bombs at its facility in Kuje, Abuja. Although the technical details were not revealed, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa highlighted that the drone will act as a force multiplier, greatly improving […]

Greece to Deploy Four New French Patroller Long-Range Surveillance Drones

The Hellenic Armed Forces are set to receive four Patroller drones in the coming months, likely by summer, as part of a program valued at approximately €55 million. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) will be operated by the Army Aviation and are expected to enhance Greece’s surveillance capabilities over key areas, including the Aegean Sea […]

Ukraine Tests Recoilless Shotgun-Equipped Drones

A Ukrainian Presidential Brigade has begun using FPV drones equipped with a double-barreled shotgun to intercept Russian Mavic drones. According to the brigade, the technical innovation was introduced by engineers of the 4th Mechanized Battalion. It allows it to effectively intercept enemy drones over the contact line.   The commander of the 4th Mechanized Battalion’s […]

Bayraktar TB2T-AI UCAV Powered by Articial Intelligence and a Turbo Engine

The latest version of Bayraktar TB2, Turkey’s first-ever indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), marks nothing short of the aircraft’s rebirth—now equipped with a turbo engine and advanced artificial intelligence. The next-generation Bayraktar TB2T-AI, set to tilt the balance of power on the battlefield with its superior altitude, high speed, and AI-powered smart flight capabilities, […]

V-BAT Drones to be Equipped with Ukrainian Laser-Guided Munitions

The American drone manufacturer Shield AI is looking for partners in Ukraine among manufacturers of laser-guided munitions to equip its V-BAT drone. James Lithgow, director of Shield AI, told Militarnyi about this at the Defense Tech Innovation Forum 2025 exhibition. “The drone can carry a combat payload, and it is already working in the United […]

Ukraine Certifies U13 and U15 Jam-Resistant Drones

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for operation in units of the Defense Forces of Ukraine unmanned aerial systems U13 and U15 of Ukrainian production. This was reported by the Main Directorate for Lifecycle Support of Armaments and Military Equipment. The drones of these complexes are designed to destroy protected firing positions, […]