The Intelligence from The Economist Game of drones: can Ukraine pull ahead?
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Aug 30, 2023 
Oli Carroll, The Economist's correspondent on the ground in Ukraine, and Mark Johnson, an international affairs writer, delve into the evolving drone warfare landscape in Ukraine, focusing on innovations like the Morok drone and their implications against Russia. They also discuss fresh regulations targeting Caribbean tax havens, examining legal complexities intertwined with illicit practices. Additionally, the podcast touches on Spain's regional language policy reforms and their broader political ramifications, adding layers to the narrative of national identity.
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Ukraine's Drone Development
- Ukraine's drone development has been an ongoing process for several months.
- They are currently in an experimental phase, but seeing results.
Morok Drone
- The Morok drone, meaning "dark spirits," carries a heavy payload at high speed over long distances.
- It successfully penetrates Russian electronic warfare and air defenses.
Ukraine's Drone Strategy
- Ukraine focuses on drone development to counter Russia's long-range strike capabilities and Iranian kamikaze drones.
- Drone strikes inside Russia aim to expose the reality of war to Russian citizens and degrade Russian logistics.