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Massive 90-Drone Attack on Ukraine Included New Gerbera Drones For Distraction After the events of the July 31st night, when russia launched 89 long-range unmanned aerial vehicles in an attack on Ukraine, speculations arose that many of these drones were not the typical Shahed-136 models but the newer Gerbera drones, made from plywood and plastic foam. Military expert Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov names several factors leading to this conclusion, namely the large number of drones and the Ukrainian Defense Forces’ success in neutralizing all of them. Beskrestnov referenced a video shared by Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk, showing a UAV…
Gerbera, the New russian Foam Plastic Killer Drone, Showcased in Detail (Video) Gastello Design Bureau has published a video featuring the new drone that was shot down in Ukraine on July 24 night and was not immediately identified. The previously unknown type of unmanned aerial vehicle with a fuselage made of foamed plastic and jerry-rigged assembly quality turned out to have the name Gerbera (as per russian tradition to name weapons after flowers).Notwithstanding the drone’s shortcomings, the manufacturer still decided to make this sort of video presentation which reveals not only the product’s name but also a few important details…
How Ukraine’s MiG-29s Were Adapted For SDB Bombs (Photo) A photo has surfaced illustrating how SDB (Small Diameter Bomb) guided aerial bombs, otherwise known as GBU-39, are suspended under the MiG-29 aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The picture reveals modernizations applied to this fighter to enable the use of SDB.The first indications of the potential adaptation of the MiG-29 to carry GBU-39 bombs emerged in public domain in late May 2024. Journalists mentioned that these guided aerial bombs could have been used against russian forces starting as early as February 2024.A MiG-29 with Small Diameter Bombs, attached via…
New MacGyvered russian Drones Analyzed: Dissecting the Foam UAV with a SIM Card The russian federation appears to have begun a centralized effort to attract indie drone manufacturers to develop new weapons for use against Ukraine, supported by appropriate financial and production resources. This initiative is evidenced by two recent incidents involving unidentified aerial drones that were shot down, one over Kyiv on July 20 and another on July 24. These UAVs differed in aerodynamic design and manufacturing techniques but they have one thing in common: the level of implementation suggests they were produced by low-profile, artisanal manufacturers. The disassembly…
How russia Repels Ukrainian Drone Attacks in Its Rear on Example of Tuapse Oil Refenery (Video) The Defense Forces of Ukraine began methodically launching long-range strikes against russian rear facilities. An example of this is the attack on the oil refinery in Tuapse.It is worth recalling that the first attack on this facility took place in February 2023, when an oil depot near this refinery was hit. On January 25, 2024 drones managed to disable a crude oil distillation unit when they had just begun to reach russian refineries.The next strike took place on May 17 during the largest attack.…
Seeking a New Smart Munition, Poland Considers the APR 155 Based on Ukraine’s Kvitnyk The Polish Ministry of Defense’s weapon acquisition agency has announced market consultations for the potential purchase of 155mm precision-guided projectiles for Krab and K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery systems, Defence24 reports. The very format of “market consultations” means exploring options in the arms market and does not yet signify a commitment to awarding a contract. The consultations will help Poland assess available choices for smart artillery rounds. That said, the Polish military appears determined to acquire smart shells for its artillery even despite Western reports indicating that…
Ukrainian Drone Crew Scores Direct Hit on New russian Malva Artillery System Yuriy Fedorenko, the commander of the Achilles UAV unit, posted a video on his social media showing an FPV drone crew hitting the newest russian Malva wheeled self-propelled artillery system.The video indicates that russian artillery unit was targeted in the Kharkiv region, near Lyptsi-Hlyboke direction, and reports suggest the vehicle was damaged. The footage demonstrates the use of an FPV drone with automatic target guidance. This is not the first time this particular russian artillery unit has been damaged. Recently, photos showed another Malva unit hit by the…
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Tests Integrated Robotic Warfare Systems (Photos) The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is rapidly advancing innovative projects to secure a technological edge on the battlefield. One such project is currently in the testing phase, focusing on the integrated use of ground and aerial robotic and unmanned systems for specific combat missions. Specialists involved in the project believe that realizing this concept is a near-future prospect.“The Defense Minister and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have prioritized the development and widespread deployment of robotic systems. This requires systemic solutions and changes. The realities…
Ukraine Tests the BULLET Jet-Powered Anti-Air Interceptor Drone Ukrainians are developing a new type of unmanned aerial vehicle, a video of tests was shared by The Military Journal channel in Telegram. As noted, this drone is driven by a jet engine and was designed to counter other UAVs or helicopters. That is, it’s an air defense system. The specifications are currently unknown but in the footage, the Bullet managed to reach a speed of 130 km/h. One set of this equipment includes five drones at a cost of UAH 5.8 million (~$140,000). The authors note that this is not the…
Usa Designed FrankenSAM for Ukraine, Now Wishes Some for Alone, on Truck Chassis Operating on the draft of the Nationwide Protection Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2025, the Committee on Armed Providers of the U.S. Senate (SASC) has proposed to contain a supply of FrankenSAM programs to the American navy. These improvised air protection units, initially created in a hurry for the requires of the Ukrainian Protection Forces, will boost the protection of U.S. airfields, the authors of the initiative think. The FrankenSAMs are to have the identical configuration as the Ukrainian kinds and be fed with “surplus”…