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Analysis of military robotics, drones/UAVs, AI and Russian military weapons development. CNA, CNAS and CSIS. Opinions my own. @sambendett.bsky.social

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Samuel Bendett
11 months
Explanation for major volunteer/DIY efforts on both sides in this war: "Soldiers are forced to improvise and ensure their own safety in conditions where new technologies threaten life faster than information reaches the top military brass and security measures are formulated."
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Great article title: Borscht from the Sky - Ukraine uses drones to resupply trench-bound troops
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On the front lines of Ukraine’s grinding trench war, some drones hunt soldiers but others bring them vital supplies.
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Samuel Bendett
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3/ There is no widespread proof of this technology at the front yet. It is known that the Russian MOD is investing in AI capabilities for drones and unmanned systems.
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2/ “It was also determined that thanks to the new capabilities, there is no longer a need to prepare drone operators for a month or two. We have reached such a level that now a drone can be trusted to a person without any specific background, and he will take it to target.”
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1/ Russian state media claims that AI enables one operator to control multiple FPVs and this tech was already tested in Ukraine: “AI allows switching control during the flight from one drone to others, while the UAVs fly in cruise control mode.”
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Russian launcher for interceptor drones with automatic target lock
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RT @militarnyi: A video capturing a camera test conducted at a Chinese factory was discovered in a Russian Geran drone shot down by Ukraine….
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A video capturing a camera test conducted at a Chinese factory was discovered in a Russian Geran drone shot down by Ukraine’s Defense Forces
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RT @GrandpaRoy2: A new Ukrainian tactical USV named “Barracuda” can be configured with rocket or projected grenade launchers, or it can be….
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"Military" Commission - pardon the mistake above.
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Russian TG channels are posting this video of an alleged test in Sevastopol of a USV built by Russia's "RoboCorp" enterprise.
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"The next key point is increasing the speed of movement of tactical groups. This year, 22,725 motorcycles, quad bikes and buggies have been delivered. By the end of the year, the plan is to transfer 12,186 more to the troops.".
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"It is also necessary to increase the pace of training UAV operator crews and speed up the implementation of the necessary organizational and staffing measures. We have supplied the troop groups with effective electronic warfare systems, including "trench" (tactical) ones.".
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"We have significantly increased the volume of deliveries of tactical UAVs to the troops. This has certainly had a positive impact on the course of military operations. It is necessary to complete the work on creating an effective system for providing UAV troops with logistics.
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Russian DefMin Belousov at the latest Miliary Commission meeting: "Starting this September, three military academies will begin training military personnel in 11 new specialties, including in the use of UAVs and robotic systems."
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Very interesting thread by @DVKirichenko on Ukrainian forces using UGVs for evacuation.
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1/ I was embedded with a Ukrainian robotics unit from the 92nd Assault Brigade on the Kharkiv front. There, I saw how machines are becoming medics - taking on the deadly task of evacuating wounded soldiers under drone-filled skies. A brief glimpse of the future 🧵
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RT @U24_gov_ua: Ukrainian soldiers used to risk their lives laying mines manually. Nowadays, this task can be done by robots, reducing the….
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RT @RALee85: A Russian motorcycle used to transport FPVs to the front.
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RT @HartreeFock: Alabuga plant: No Chain is stronger than its weakest link. New @tochnyi investigation on Shahed drones and the Alabuga pla….
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