Ukraine Showcases Advanced Drone Swarm Technology, Video

Ukrainian defense companies, in collaboration with the Brave1 technology cluster, the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Digital Transformation, General Staff, and National Guard, recently demonstrated their latest development in unmanned aerial systems: a “drone swarm” technology. This innovation enables coordinated, AI-based control of multiple drones, presenting advanced applications in the defense sector.

During the trials, held in cooperation with 17 production teams, seven Ukrainian manufacturers showcased their unique approaches to “drone swarm” capabilities, while another 10 teams tested guided munitions technology. Ukrainian developers exhibited the swarms’ capacity for autonomous mission execution, directed by a single operator who primarily selects the target and authorizes engagement.

The drone swarm technology operates through an AI system that enables each drone within the network to coordinate actions, assess real-time responses, and anticipate the movements of other drones in the group. This autonomous system is expected to improve the strategic impact of unmanned operations, allowing a single operator to control a complex network of drones with minimal input.

Minister of Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin reported that, following the presentations, the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff provided feedback to refine these technologies further. The trials also included demonstrations of other emerging AI-powered systems, such as drones with optical targeting, navigation, and “machine vision” systems designed to enhance the precision of long-range UAVs like the “Lyutiy” strike drones.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov highlighted the efficiency and scale of the drone swarm, noting that the technology allows each unit in the swarm to act independently yet work in synergy with others. Guided munitions demonstrated in these tests also showed enhanced precision through automated flight adjustments, significantly improving the strike accuracy of bomber drones.

Fedorov also noted that trials included a robotic dog engineered for logistical and reconnaissance support in various weather and terrain conditions, capable of covering approximately 10 kilometers on a single charge. The Ukrainian government is working with American partners to explore deploying this robotic technology within the Ukrainian Armed Forces.