Tesla predicted “the death of warships” in 1898—Ukraine’s Katran torpedo drone is making it happen
As Nicola Tesla envisioned over a century ago, Ukraine’s Katran USVs are now navigating the Black Sea with torpedoes in tow.
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Five Russian ships hit Ukrainian naval drone-laid mines in 2023
Sea Baby drones laid mines near Sevastopol Bay before missile strikes, causing five Russian ships to hit mines while attempting to escape to Novorossiysk, SBU says.
As Russians catch up with naval drone tech, Ukraine is developing countermeasures
The developed capabilities include machine gun-equipped patrol drones with 1700-kilometer range that can operate in rough seas.
UK “rapidly developed” new naval drones for Ukraine
The UK Defense Procurement Minister mentioned “Wasp” and “Snapper” unmanned maritime vessel programs as undergoing final testing.
The Telegraph: Ukraine’s new $ 250,000 naval drone carriers strike Russians by sea and air
Remote-controlled vessels that cost less than a luxury car transform naval warfare as Ukraine deploys boats that launch their own fleet of aerial drones.
Historic first: Ukrainian sea drone launches FPV strike on Russian coastal air defenses
It is the first known case of an FPV attack from a "mother ship" naval drone at a coastal installation.
Defense Express: Modified Soviet-era missile enables maritime drone’s aerial capabilities
Technical analysis shows specialized missile modifications and targeting system adaptations enabled Ukraine's historic downing of Russia's helicopter by USV.
Ukrainian sea drone downs Russian helicopter in historic first (video)
Ukrainian intelligence reports first-ever aerial target destruction by a naval drone during a Black Sea engagement with a Russian helicopters.
Ukraine’s “Sea Baby” marine drones, armed with heavy-caliber machine guns, damage Russian helicopters near Crimea
The operation also targets equipment for the repair of the Crimean Bridge.
Ukrainian MAGURA V5 drone destroys Russian Tunets Boat in occupied Crimea
These boats play a crucial role in Russian patrol and logistics operations on the peninsula.
WSJ: Ukraine’s Sea Baby drones strike 4 Russian ships with underwater mines
Ukraine's remote sea mining is a world first in naval warfare.
Russia shifts to Azov Sea for missile launches, escaping naval drones
Russia has moved its Kalibr-carriers out of the Black Sea, attempting to get out of the reach of Ukraine's naval drones. They can run but they can't hide.
NYP: “James Bond” submarine could become Ukraine’s top high-tech weapon against Russians
A prototype of the Kronos stealth vehicle, developed by a Ukrainian company based in the United Arab Emirates, has been unveiled.
Podcast: How drones complement but cannot replace artillery in Ukraine’s military strategy
From dropping bombs on Russian positions to evacuating wounded comrades, drones have become an indispensable asset for Ukrainian forces. However, the Russian army also constantly improves in the drone race.
Magura V5 naval drones to get anti-air and dive capabilities
Ukraine's Magura V5 naval drones, successful in sinking Russian ships, aim for upgrades to improve defense against Russian attack helicopters and ship armament during suicide missions, enhancing their capabilities in challenging Russia's Black Sea Fleet dominance.
Ukraine unveils Sea Baby Avdiivka naval drone
Ukraine showed Sea Baby Avdiivka, the first of 35 crowdfunded naval drones designed to target Russian assets in the Black Sea.
Weekly Frontline Update: Russian forces advance on eastern front, Ukraine takes out Russia’s warships and aircraft
After capturing the Ukrainian stronghold of Avdiivka in the Donetsk Oblast, Russia is preparing a new offensive on the southern front.
Ukraine cuts taxes and regulations for EW manufacturers to boost production
EW remains a relatively weak sector of Ukrainian military technology compared to the Russian army, which relies heavily on EW.
Ukraine’s surface drones sink Russian Black Sea Fleet’s Ivanovets missile boat (video)
Ukraine reports the successful sinking of the Ivanovets, a Russian missile corvette, in the Black Sea. It's at least 17th Russian ship destroyed/damaged during the all-out war.
Ukraine unveils FURY: new weapon to dominate the Black Sea
Ukraine is developing a new underwater drone project that aims to destroy the Russian Navy in the Black Sea and protect Ukrainian waters.
