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world27 days ago•16 min saved

Ukraine Clenches First-Ever USV-on-USV Naval Duel Victory

Ukraine’s Sargan-3000 uncrewed surface vessel sunk a Russian Orcan USV in the Black Sea, marking the first combat kill by a USV. Operating with intelligence from Ukraine’s HUR, the Ukrainian Navy interdicted a Russian attack USV near the Northwestern Black Sea (likely off Odesa/Crimea). The Orcan, a fast jet-ski–style drone used for port and vessel strikes and often operating with aerial drones, was sunk by the Sargan armed with a Kongsberg Protector RWS. The historic duel signals evolving naval drone warfare and could reshape future tactics in the region.

via navalnews.com|

#orcan #russia #sargan-3000

world7 months ago•7 min saved

Iran's first confirmed unmanned surface vessel strike raises Gulf shipping fears

Iran used an uncrewed surface vessel to strike the tanker MKD VYOM off Oman, marking the region’s first confirmed USV attack on a commercial ship; UKMTO confirmed the incident and crew evacuation, with one crew member dead. The strike fits a broader pattern of Iran and allied groups developing USVs and kamikaze capabilities, contributing to intensified threats to shipping amid the Epic Fury campaign and ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, including subsequent attacks on other vessels like the Stena Imperative and disputed closure claims.

via The War Zone|

#iran #kamikaze #shipping

military-technology9 months ago•4 min saved

Ukraine Deploys Cost-Effective Drone Warfare Tactics Against Russian Targets

Ukraine is expanding its use of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), such as the Barracuda, to target Russian assets on the Dnipro River, with recent attacks including a Russian vessel storage site in Crimea. These USVs, designed for short-range riverine operations, are part of Ukraine's broader strategy to counter Russian military presence and have been complemented by other drone boat systems like Sea Baby and Magura. Russia has also developed its own USV capabilities, marking a new frontier in riverine warfare. The use of these autonomous and semi-autonomous vessels highlights evolving tactics in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

via The War Zone|

#dnipro-river #drone-boats #military-innovation

military3 years ago•6 min saved

Unmanned Drone Boat Attack on Russian Ship in Black Sea Raises Questions.

The mystery surrounding the attack on the Russian Navy's Ivan Khurs intelligence ship in the Black Sea continues to deepen. New videos have emerged on social media showing a possible hit on the ship, contrary to official Russian claims of it being unscathed. However, several videos and images have also emerged on social media claiming to show the vessel sailing into its home port of Sevastopol today with no apparent signs of damage. Both Ukraine and Russia agree that the Ivan Khurs came under a USV attack, but the details of the incident remain unclear.

via Yahoo News|

#attack #black-sea #military

military3 years ago•3 min saved

Ukrainian USV Strikes Russian Intelligence Vessel.

A Russian intelligence ship, Ivan Khurs, was seemingly attacked by a Ukrainian unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in the Black Sea, causing the USV to explode. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed that the ship was patrolling the area to ensure the safety of pipelines, but this was not convincing. The incident highlights the paradigm shift in naval warfare, where no place is safe from kamikaze USV attacks. The ship has since returned safely to its homeport in Sevastopol.

via Naval News|

#black-sea #military #naval-warfare