Ukraine Upgrades Decoy Drone
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Ukraine's DG Industry company has modified its Shpatel decoy drone into a strike weapon, adding a warhead and increasing its range. The new version has a claimed range of up to 250 km and can carry a warhead of up to 8 kg. This upgrade turns a low-cost air defense distraction platform into a one-way attack drone.
Why it matters
The modification of the Shpatel decoy drone into a strike weapon showcases Ukraine's resourcefulness in developing low-cost, effective military technologies. This development could have significant implications for the country's defense capabilities.
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