There has been a lot of coverage about the Ukrainian uncrewed vessel shooting down at least one, possibly two Russian fighter bombers recently. It is a significant moment in 21st century war. But military institutions have much to do to exploit such capabilities. 1/5 🧵🇺🇦 (Image: Naval News)
May 5, 2025 05:412/ Over the last year, there have been multiple events where uncrewed systems have launched other uncrewed systems and weapons to attack Russian forces. This has occured at sea and on land. It represents next generation robotic warfare.
3/ It is transforming the character of war. But to fully exploit this capability, military institutions must make tough decisions about the balance of crewed and uncrewed systems, as well as the balance between exquisite and cheap, massed systems.
4/ Military institutions around the world need to move quickly to innovate in three key areas: 1. New warfighting concepts and ideas that incorporate next-gen robotic capabilities; 2. New organisational constructs that exploits it; and 3. Evolved leadership models to drive change.
I just read that they upgraded from the R-73 Russian missiles to AIM-9's and it was the AIM-9s that took down the Su-30s which would be interesting if true. Makes me wonder if they have that capability to retask the AIM-9s maybe they can use them with their MiG and Su-27s
OMG! What a fkwad!
The nuclear torpedo of Russia is still a nightmare for all nations. Over a thousand mile range and ability to go into sleep mode and wait. One could be in San Francisco bay right now and we would not know it. These Gun Boats and Missile Platforms, Drone launch are cheap and cover large areas.
