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The Switchblade Drones that Ukrainian troops are using to strike Russia
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Video description: The US Switchblade is a small, high-precision strike tactical missile system developed by AeroVironment. It's a tube-launched, fast-deployable, fully scalable, and man-portable system. It comes with a feature that allows the operator to adjust and control the blast radius. For example, it can kill a vehicle's driver but not a passenger. The Switchblade, unlike most other weapons, can abort or wave off a mission if the situation changes after it has been launched, allowing it to engage a secondary target or destroy itself without causing casualties or property damage. It can be remotely piloted or operated autonomously by a single operator. The missile’s advanced explosive warhead allows it to attack soft targets and the loitering munition. The weapon system has intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, allowing it to engage targets beyond line of sight. It has a video camera that can provide real-time colour and infrared video imagery, as well as a global positioning system for target acquisition. The small lethal drones are difficult to detect on radar, and they can even be programmed to hit targets based on facial recognition without the need for human intervention. The single-use weapons are less expensive than most drones in the United States.
Switchblade Drones in Ukraine: Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it was reported in March 2022 that the US was considering providing Switchblade drones to the Ukrainian armed forces. On March 16, it was announced that Ukraine would receive over 100 Switchblades as part of a military aid package. Though it will proved combat effectiveness yet Some defence experts argue that this is only a fraction of what is required, claiming that 100 Switchblades will be used up in a matter of days. Further, if three hundreds Switchblade are being sent, its small munition means they will be ineffective for directly attacking most armored units.
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Switchblade Drones in Ukraine: Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it was reported in March 2022 that the US was considering providing Switchblade drones to the Ukrainian armed forces. On March 16, it was announced that Ukraine would receive over 100 Switchblades as part of a military aid package. Though it will proved combat effectiveness yet Some defence experts argue that this is only a fraction of what is required, claiming that 100 Switchblades will be used up in a matter of days. Further, if three hundreds Switchblade are being sent, its small munition means they will be ineffective for directly attacking most armored units.
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