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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Cyberattack deals blow to Russian firmware used to repurpose civilian drones for Ukraine war

2/2 Rubicon Center uses the following drones: radio-controlled VT-40 and Skvorets FPVs, fiber-optic controlled VT-40 and KVN, fixed-wing Molniya FPY-type drone, Lancet loitering munition, and an "air defense" drone(s).

1/2 Russian TG channels are publishing stats for the Rubicon Center - MOD's most advanced UAV/drone formation. Apparently, 3/4 of all drones used are radio-controlled VT-40 FPVs, while fiber-optic drones (VT-40 and KVN) make up about only 20% of all UAVs used.

Targan UGVs helped the 3rd Assault Brigade capture Russian troops: a comment from NC13 unit commander

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A video of a Russian test range for UAVs and UGVs (likely the "Surprise" UGV series in this video) from the maker of "Zanoza" (Splinter) Russian FPV drones.

A foldable CUAS screen for tanks was recently patented in Russia.

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28/ As an example of some of the points made above, here is a recent story about Ukrainian success with using robotic tech against Russians:

27/ ". to digital and drone warfare in post-industrial societies. It can be assumed that the emerging trends will develop more and more rapidly in the coming decade, radically changing the face of military affairs.".

26/ ". about mechanized warfare that is characteristic of industrial societies. It [SVO] became the first full-scale armed conflict of the 21st century, marking the revolution in military affairs that had already taken place, expressed in the transition. ".

25/ ". and means to ensure defeat unnecessary. Obviously, all this will lead to changes not only in the forms of military operations, but also in the appearance and structure of armies. The [SVO] drew a line under the almost century-long dominance of ideas. ".

24/ ". on actions on the battlefield, since, as has already been noted, on the one hand, it radically changes such a key factor of military affairs as the concentration of forces and means, and on the other, it makes tactical maneuvering of these forces. ".

23/ "And the main one is the expediency of using expensive guns with a large consumption of expensive traditional artillery ammunition to solve problems that can be performed by UAVs and high-precision weapons. As a result, the "drone revolution" has a revolutionary impact. ".

22/ "Similarly, we can state the crisis of artillery. Although the conflict in Ukraine, it would seem, has returned artillery with unguided ammunition to the pedestal of the "god of war", however, problems remain.".

21/ "Now the tank appears, on the contrary, as an easily detected and easily hit machine with an ineffective weapon system for destruction within line of sight. As a result, it has lost its significance as the once main means of breakthrough and maneuver of the army [ground.

20/ "It is this circumstance, and not at all insufficient protection from drones, that has become the main reason for the observed crisis of the tank, which serves as the main means of fire within line of sight and, in fact, appeared as a protected platform for such fires.".

19/ "At the same time, the survivability of remote means for firing from closed positions and their crews is much higher than any weapon for firing within line of sight. This leads to a fundamental change in the entire system of destruction of troops by fires.".

18/ ". of such fires that the foundations of combat tactics are still built. Now there is no need to see the enemy or target directly in front of you, since targets can be detected from any distance and hit by high-precision weapons (primarily drones) launched out of line of.