All articles tagged with #unmanned vehicles
Ukraine is fielding a cheap, wheeled uncrewed ground vehicle with a dual Kalashnikov turret, used by the Alpha Group to destroy a Russian ambush drone. The system, designed to be rapidly scalable, is being tested by multiple units and emphasizes low-cost frontline robotization, though reloads currently require a nearby soldier and the turret is not fully autonomous.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has prioritized the development of AI-powered military drones and unmanned systems, emphasizing rapid technological advancement and increased production, amid ongoing military enhancements including nuclear and missile capabilities.
Ukraine's army chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, warned of declining Western support in its conflict with Russia and emphasized the need to rely on advanced technology, particularly unmanned vehicles, to counter Russia's advantage in manpower and resources. He highlighted the importance of mastering modern and effective unmanned systems to avoid a positional war and maximize combat capabilities. Zaluzhnyi's comments come amid reports of potential dismissal by President Zelenskyy and efforts by US officials to bolster Ukraine's domestic weapons and technology production capabilities in case Western support diminishes further.