Russia’s failures in Ukraine have demonstrated that it has still not developed a competitive and productive UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) industry It’s not for lack of trying Late in the Cold War Russia ignored the development of modern UA
Russia is using Iranian-made drones to make up for its other shortcomings. Their use is unlikely to prove a game-changer – but Europeans should still assist Ukraine to defend against them
They survey, they assess, and they can attack, sometimes controlled by artificial intelligence. And there are thousands of them fighting in Ukraine right now.
A significant dimension of the war in Ukraine is the extensive use of UAVs and precision missiles, both ballistic and cruise. Of the three types of weapons, precision cruise missiles seem to have been the most effective to date.