Ukraine's Interceptor Drones Go Remote, Pilots Operate From Continents Away
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Ukrainian companies have enabled remote operation of interceptor drones—from hundreds to thousands of miles away—using satellite internet (Starlink), allowing pilots to direct air-defense from safer locations while ground crews handle launch prep; advances include AI targeting and faster interceptors, with potential cross-continent control, and Russia is responding with electronic warfare and higher-speed drones.
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