It is no secret that many of the small drones used on the battlefield in the Russo-Ukraine War are built in China. They are sold online and used by both sides.
Now that Ukraine has created the market for attack maritime drones (OWA-USVs) Chinese firms are being quick to jump in to the market. Alibaba and other online markets are becoming awash with small USVs suitable for weaponization...
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Ukraine's New Palyanitsa Cruise Missile
The blurring of lines between uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs) and cruise missiles continues. Ukraine has revealed its latest new strategic weapon, the Palyanitsa (Паляниця).This is much more of a cruise missile than a drone.
The name was possibly chosen because it is often difficult for native Russian speakers to pronounce. ..
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Guide To Ukraine's Long Range Attack Drones
UPDATED Originally posted Jan 24.
Russia’s use of long range drones, principally the Iranian Shahed type, against Ukraine is well documented. Ukraine too is increasingly using this category of drone.
This article will focus on the Ukrainian OWA-UAVs which can strike deep into Russia...
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2 New Russian USVs at ARMY-2024
UPDATED Originally posted Aug 8 2024
USVs (uncrewed surface vessels) have been under development for navies for some years, but the war in the Black Sea has redefined them.
Russia has displayed at least two 'new' uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) at the ARMY-2024 defense expo. Actually, one is new, the other is a rebranding of a type seen earlier this year...
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New Ukrainian Weaponized Jet Ski Used In Crimea Raid
Ukraine continues to surprise observers, with yet another variation of uncrewed surface vessel (USV) revealed by the latest round of raids on Russian-occupied Crimea.
The USV is evidently a modified yet ski...
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Timeline of 2022 Ukraine Invasion: War In The Black Sea
UPDATED: First Posted Feb 22 2023
Reflecting on the first year of the war, I am putting together a timeline of the most relevant events in the Black Sea. This should provide a useful overview...
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New Improved Yuan Class Submarine In China, May Have VLS
A new type of submarine has been observed at the Wuchang shipyard in Wuhan, China. The vessel was spotted by Defense analyst Tom Shugart.
Initial analysis suggests that it is noticibly longer than the existing Type-039A/B/C Yuan Class, and also features an X-form rudder...
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Ukrainian Weaponized Yamaha Jet Ski USV Found On Turkish Beach
A weaponized Yamaha Waverunner FX jet ski has been found on Turkish beach near Istanbul.
Two small black cylinders, mounted either side of the forward body, appear to be explosive charges...
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Possible Chinese Sail Drone Found In Taiwanese Waters
At around noon local time on July 19 2024 a sail powered surface drone (uncrewed surface vessel: USV) was found by Taiwanese fishermen in the waters off Mudou Island. The islands are around 30 nautical miles (60km) west of Taiwan in the Taiwan Strait.
Media has reported it as a U.S. Navy Saildrone, but it does not match this type, or other Western designs...
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Iran's 'Zulfikar' Submersible Torpedo Boat
Iran's submersible torpedo boats represent a serious threat to shipping in the confined waters of the Persian Gulf and, potentially, Red Sea.
They are better suited to supply to the Houthi Movement in Yemen than midget submarines...
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