Drone warfare innovations have become a defining feature of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. Unmanned vehicles of various sizes, operating in the air, on land, and at sea, play a central role, with technology advancing rapidly from both sides.
The Ukrainian President's Office reported that the drones demonstrated at the event include models featuring artificial intelligence (AI) systems, developed in collaboration with German companies, designed to autonomously acquire targets. Additionally, one of the UAVs presented was a result of a localized German company's efforts, which opened a production and maintenance center in Ukraine to support previously delivered weaponry.
Representatives from the manufacturing companies briefed the two leaders on the specific features and operational capabilities of these advanced systems. Scholz and Zelenskyy were shown combat examples of these drones in use, with an emphasis on the integration of computer vision and automatic targeting systems. These systems aim to enhance the effectiveness of Ukrainian defense efforts by improving precision and the ability to engage targets more efficiently.
Ukrainian publication Liga notes that the exhibition also included models of drones resembling Iranian Shahed and Russian Lantset UAVs, which are used by Russia to carry out regular attacks on Ukraine.
