- Europe reflects on the lessons learned from the ongoing Ukrainian war, which involves Kyiv defending against Russian aggression.
- Europe reflects on the lessons learned from the ongoing Ukrainian war, which involves Kyiv defending against Russian aggression.
- Europe reflects on the lessons learned from the ongoing Ukrainian war, which involves Kyiv defending against Russian aggression.
- Hybrid activity against Europe intensifies amid ongoing attritional warfare and assessments of Russian losses in Ukraine.
Loitering Munitions Used in Ukraine War, Highlighting Defense Tech
What happened
Loitering munitions, such as the American Switchblade and Russia’s Lancet, are being utilized in the Ukraine war. These weapons carry their own warheads and are destroyed when they attack their target. The Switchblade 600, produced by AeroVironment, is a portable munition designed to attack armored vehicles, with a baseline range exceeding 40 km.
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Why it matters
The deployment of these precision-strike weapons underscores the growing importance of loitering munitions on modern battlefields. AeroVironment designs and manufactures UAVs for military services, and the company integrates counter-drone systems that rely on Locust's specialized laser technology.
Hybrid activity against Europe is intensifying amid ongoing attritional warfare and assessments of Russian losses in Ukraine.
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Who's involved
- AeroVironmentCompany that designs and manufactures UAVs for U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services
- BlueHaloAmerican defense contractor acquired by AeroVironment
- LocustCompany providing specialized laser technology for counter-drone systems
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The entities involved
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AeroVironment
Company that designs and manufactures UAVs for U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services