"Armies everywhere will have to robotise, said Pavlov, a lieutenant with Ukraine's 3rd army corps. The war has become a technological contest, fought not with expensive tanks but with cheap and expendable drones that can deliver bombs with deadly accuracy."
"Ukraine's drone expertise is now highly sought after amid the US-Israeli war against Iran. Last week Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed 10-year defence agreements with several Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to provide them with low-cost Ukrainian interceptors."
"There is a unique ecosystem, where engineers design new products and frontline soldiers give instant feedback. Manufacturers then scale up supplies, building ground vehicles, anti-Shahed interceptors and pioneering sea drones."
"In January, Ukraine's armed forces carried out a record 7,000 operations using ground vehicles, or UGVS. It's very difficult to move around because of enemy first-person-view drones. So we use robotic systems, said Pavlov."
Ukraine has introduced versatile battery-powered land robots that are reshaping warfare. These unmanned ground vehicles come in various designs, including those for carrying anti-tank mines. Their deployment has surged since spring 2024, reflecting a shift from traditional tanks to affordable drones. The conflict has made Ukraine a hub for unmanned weapon development, with engineers and soldiers collaborating closely. Land robots now play a crucial role in logistics, accounting for 90% of operations, as they help navigate challenges posed by enemy drones.
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