Ukraine Missile Uses Free Drone Software
2 sources · first reported Yesterday
Ukraine's most powerful long-range strike weapon, a cruise missile, utilizes ArduPilot, a free and open-source autopilot system commonly used in drones. This software is also used by hobbyists to fly camera drones. The use of this publicly available flight software has been defended by the CEO.
Why it matters
The use of open-source software in a military context highlights the intersection of commercial and military technologies, potentially impacting the development and acquisition of defense systems.
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