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Ukraine's naval drones made their name attacking Russian warships. Now they're taking the fight onto land.
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- Ukrainian naval drones, notably UFORCE's Magura, have shifted from targeting Russian warships to threatening Russian ground targets, marking a significant change in the conflict's dynamics.
- Magura drones have been used to destroy Russian air defense systems such as Pantsir-S1 and S-400 launchers, and they can carry missile weapons and aerial drones for land strikes.
- UFORCE, the Ukrainian-founded defense company behind Magura drones, has raised $700 million in Series A funding, valuing the company at $6 billion and aiming to scale manufacturing in Ukraine and partner countries.
- The company’s founder emphasized the future of naval warfare involves fully unmanned navies and autonomous operations, with many navies expected to adopt AI-controlled unmanned assets alongside traditional crewed vessels.
- Ukrainian forces continue to innovate with naval drone uses, including launching drones for beach assaults and delivering supplies, showcasing the ingenuity of Ukrainian engineers and soldiers.
