"Ukraine's internal security agency has unveiled new variants of its "Sea Baby" naval drone, giving the boats an extended range and arming them with automated machine guns and rocket launchers. The modifications highlight Ukraine's continued efforts and investment in the development of its naval drone programs, which are among the country's most important innovations of the war."
"The Security Service of Ukraine, or SBU, announced on Wednesday that the next-generation Sea Baby naval drones have already completed testing in the Black Sea, and were used in July to attack a major bridge connecting the occupied Crimean peninsula with Russia. The modified drones have been given an extended range that allows them to cover distances of over 1,500 kilometers (930 miles), a significant upgrade from their previous range of 600 miles, the SBU said in a statement shared to the Telegram messaging platform."
"The drones can carry up to 2,000 kilograms (4,400 pounds) of cargo and have reinforced engines and a modern navigation system. The SBU shared images of two different variants of the modified drones: one equipped with a gyro-stabilized automated machine gun and another with a Grad multiple rocket launch system. The modifications were carried out with money raised by Ukraine's government-run United24 crowdfunding site."
The Security Service of Ukraine unveiled next-generation Sea Baby naval drones with extended range and new armaments. The drones completed testing in the Black Sea and were used in July to strike a major bridge linking occupied Crimea to Russia. The modified craft can cover distances of over 1,500 kilometers, carry up to 2,000 kilograms of cargo, and feature reinforced engines plus a modern navigation system. Two variants include a gyro-stabilized automated machine gun and a Grad multiple rocket launcher. Funding for the modifications came from the United24 government-run crowdfunding platform. Ukraine relies on naval drones and missiles in Black Sea operations.
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