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8Jun By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainian TRML-4D radar struck by Russian kamikaze drone

The German-made TRML-4D multifunction radar, a key component of the IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile system, is seen being struck by a Lancet-series loitering munition in a newly surfaced video. The footage of the apparent Russian ZALA Lancet loitering munition strike on Ukrainian radar appeared on social media earlier today. The exact date and location of […] The post Ukrainian TRML-4D radar struck by Russian kamikaze drone first appeared on Defence Blog.

5Jun By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainian troops hunt Russian air defense systems with kamikaze drones

Ukraine’s SBU security service has released aerial footage showing ‘Kamikaze’ drones that stalk Russia’s modern air defense systems. Dramatic new video shows the moment Ukrainian kamikaze-style drones stalked Russian Buk-M1 (SA-11 Gadfly) medium-range surface-to-air missile system and three Tor-M2 (SA-15 Gauntlet) short-to-medium range surface-to-air missile systems. As the chase heats up, the drones descend to an altitude of […] The post Ukrainian troops hunt Russian air defense systems with kamikaze drones first appeared on Defence Blog.

28May By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainian drone blow up Russian most advanced tank

Ukrainian Soldiers from 2nd battalion K-2 of the 54th Mechanized Brigade have released impressive aerial footage showing the Russian most advanced operational tank blown by a Ukrainian drone strike in a dramatic battle. According to the K-2 battalion, an aerial reconnaissance unit discovered the Russian T-90M tank: “It is a sin to leave it in […] The post Ukrainian drone blow up Russian most advanced tank first appeared on Defence Blog.

28May By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukraine thwarts ‘largest drone attack’ on Kyiv

Ukraine said its forces shot down 52 Iranian-made Shahed drones that Russia used to attack military and critical infrastructure facilities in the central regions of Ukraine, and the Kyiv region in particular. According to a statement from Ukrainian Air Force, it downed 52 of the 54 Russia-launched drones, calling it a record attack with the […] The post Ukraine thwarts ‘largest drone attack’ on Kyiv first appeared on Defence Blog.

21May By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Russia uses wooden drones to deceive Ukrainian air defense systems

Russia is reportedly using wooden drones to distract Ukraine’s air defense radars, analysts have said. According to experts from BLITZ Aircraft Unmanned, the decoy versions of drones are partly made of wood, extruded polystyrene foam and held together with masking tape. The drones are equipped with modern engines and electronics made in China – a […] The post Russia uses wooden drones to deceive Ukrainian air defense systems first appeared on Defence Blog.

18May By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainian HIMARS blow up Russian air defense system

The elite Ukrainian troops have destroyed a Russian Buk surface-to-air missile system near Popasna, Donetsk region. The Come Back Alive Foundation released footage, which appears to have been shot from a drone, showing what appears to be Buk-M1 (SA-11 Gadfly) mobile medium-range surface-to-air missile system being targeted and destroyed. “HIMARS strike destroyed an enemy air […] The post Ukrainian HIMARS blow up Russian air defense system first appeared on Defence Blog.

15May By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Russian combat drone wreckage found near Kherson

The remains of an Orion drone — also known by the project name Inokhodets – have been found in Ukraine’s southern Kherson region. The Ukraine Weapons Tracker OSINT group reported that a rare Russian combat drone was armed with at least one KAB-20 guided aerial bomb. “Though this loss is not recent, it appears to be […] The post Russian combat drone wreckage found near Kherson first appeared on Defence Blog.

14May By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukraine rejects claims that its troops shot down 4 Russian aircraft in Bryansk

Russian state media on Saturday reported that two fighter jets and two military helicopters had been shot down within their own borders. According to media reports, Russia lost two Mi-8 Hip helicopters, a Su-34 Fullback fighter bomber, and a modern Su-35 Flanker-E fighter jet, with no survivors. “According to preliminary data … the fighters were supposed […] The post Ukraine rejects claims that its troops shot down 4 Russian aircraft in Bryansk first appeared on Defence Blog.

7May By Colton JonesNo Comments

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Camouflage nets snare Switchblade loitering munition

A Switchblade loitering drone manufactured by AeroVironment failed to hit its target due to camouflage netting. The Russian military has shared a new video showing a Switchblade 300 tube-launched kamikaze drone caught on a camouflage net over a surface-to-air missile system. A Russian Osa air defense system managed to avoid being hit by Ukrainian loitering […] The post Camouflage nets snare Switchblade loitering munition first appeared on Defence Blog.

25Apr By Dylan MalyasovNo Comments

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Ukrainians sell parts of Russia’s new Lancet kamikaze drone

When the Russian invasion started in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin could not have imagined that Ukrainians would begin selling parts of Russia’s most capable and secret weapon systems as souvenirs. One such example is the team of aviation enthusiasts from the Fuselage Creations, which is turning wreckage from the newest Russian Lancet loitering munition, also called […] The post Ukrainians sell parts of Russia’s new Lancet kamikaze drone first appeared on Defence Blog.

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Ukrainian TRML-4D radar struck by Russian kamikaze drone

Ukrainian troops hunt Russian air defense systems with kamikaze drones

Ukrainian drone blow up Russian most advanced tank

Ukraine thwarts ‘largest drone attack’ on Kyiv

Russia uses wooden drones to deceive Ukrainian air defense systems

Ukrainian HIMARS blow up Russian air defense system

Russian combat drone wreckage found near Kherson

Ukraine rejects claims that its troops shot down 4 Russian aircraft in Bryansk

Camouflage nets snare Switchblade loitering munition

Ukrainians sell parts of Russia’s new Lancet kamikaze drone

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