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War on the Rocks
Mike Kofman and Rob Lee on Drones in Ukraine
Apr 10, 2024
Mike Kofman, an expert on Russian military and security policy, discusses the evolution and impact of drones in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Topics include UAV technology advancements, the role of drones in military units, challenges of night operations, and considerations in drone warfare such as pilot skill and technology limitations.
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- Ukraine's early advantage in drone development over Russia driven by bottom-up innovation.
- Diverse types of drones used in conflict zones for reconnaissance, bombing, and strike missions.
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Evolution of Drone Usage in the Russia-Ukraine War
Drones have played a crucial role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, evolving from commercial UAVs to specialized strike drones. Initially, Ukraine had an advantage in UAV development, being more adaptable and innovative compared to Russia. The development of drones was a bottom-up process, driven by individuals on the ground who shared information through platforms like WhatsApp. Over time, Ukraine integrated tactical and strike drones into their brigades, while Russia lagged behind but eventually started catching up by procuring commercial UAVs.
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