combat drones

Delivery of the small unmanned aerial systems will begin in the spring.

Under the initiative, the U.K. is committing 200 million pounds to manufacture drones, making it Ukraine’s largest drone supplier.

The growing list of military aid to help shore up Ukraine’s air defenses comes as Russia vows to respond if NATO air bases are used by Ukrainian F-16s.

The aircraft’s maiden voyage came as the Royal Navy also conducted the largest UAV launch ever from a British carrier.

Coalition forces on the ground reported minor injuries in one of the attacks, according to U.S. military officials.

Both sides in the growing conflict have deployed drones but are using them in different ways—and with different results.

The long-endurance uncrewed aerial vehicle is expected to enter into service next year, bringing with it ‘a step change’ in service capability, the RAF says.

The department revealed the U.S. plan to produce ‘multiple thousands’ of cheap, attritable drones and other systems to counter China.

Both military and civilian drones will be affected by the new export controls, which take effect September 1 and will last up to two years.

Defense officials expect the portable weapon system capable of downing combat drones will be delivered by mid-2023.