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Samuel Bendett says, “The Ukrainian battlefield is saturated with aerial sensors that basically track and attack anything that moves. That includes other robots.”

Samuel Bendett says that both Russia and Ukraine are developing UGVs intended to "replace human soldiers in the most dangerous and casualty-intensive storming raids."

Samuel Bendett says, "Russia boasted of having layered defenses before the war, the sensor electronic warfare, different missile batteries, kinetic batteries, radars, that can sort of identify and interdict the threat."

Sebastian Bae says, “After the Landing Forces Wargame and this push for education, the Marine Corps responded with a great title: The Educational Wargame.”

Samuel Bendett says, “That recoil is going to be very powerful, stabilizing this kind of drone can be difficult, and getting an accurate strike can be problematic. But if you are looking for a less accurate airborne hit, then this can potentially be appealing.”

Samuel Bendett writes, Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the use of AI for military operations has been one of the most debated topics across public media and the open-source literature. But for all the praise Ukrainian innovation has garnered, there is too little recognition of how effective Russia’s more reckless approach to AI has been.

Samuel Bendett says that although Ukraine had initially dominated FPV manufacturing in 2023, Russia has ramped up its programs and sent large numbers of the unmanned vehicles to the front lines.

Samuel Bendett says that Russian military Telegram channels sharing concerns about new Ukrainian drone weapons. These can reportedly destroy a fortified dugout in two attacks.

Samuel Bendett says, “The ones that people want – the Lancet and most Orlans – are not available for export, and the ones that are available – KUB loitering munition and Orion – receive a lukewarm reception.”

Ken Gause says that Kim's message also signals Pyongyang could be "keeping its options open for engagement."

Samuel Bendett says that Ukraine dominated FPV manufacturing earlier this year, but Russia has since expanded its own programs and sent large numbers of the unmanned vehicles to the front lines.

: Samuel Bendett says, “A drone’s connection to its operator “is a major vulnerability point, since it can be affected by E.W.”

Samuel Bendett says that Iran will likely be taking notes on how its drones are used on the battlefield in Ukraine.

Samuel Bendett says, “The situation has indeed become way more static now than in the spring and as Ukraine’s themselves have admitted as the Ukrainian military officials have admitted there is a stalemate and now we can say it publicly.”

Samuel Bendett says, “The Russians are intent on making Ukraine pay for the past two years. They are throwing a lot of soldiers, a lot of weapons, a lot of systems, especially land systems at the Ukrainians.”

Samuel Bendett says, “Autel drones are used both in combat and in training by both sides. In fact, Ukraine recently made a very large Autel drone purchase. It’s likely that DJI drones are still preferred, but Autel quadcopters are still highly valued.”