Ukraine, Russia Deploy Advanced Drones in Ongoing Conflict

Ukraine has become a significant innovator in drone warfare, developing a diverse and effective unmanned arsenal that has reshaped modern military tactics and offers valuable lessons to NATO, as highlighted by its use of First Person View (FPV) drones. Central to this innovation is the Palianytsia drone, a symbol of Ukraine's defense industry, which is currently embroiled in a technology theft scandal involving a former British aerospace manager. To counter ongoing Russian missile and drone threats, Ukraine has also integrated advanced air defense systems like the British-made Raven, which combines repurposed Royal Air Force missile technology with mobile platforms to effectively neutralize aerial threats. Meanwhile, Russia has enhanced its kamikaze drone capabilities with the Geran-3, a jet-powered, high-speed, and heavily armed drone designed for precision strikes on fortified targets, though its increased cost and thermal signature present deployment challenges. These developments illustrate the intense technological contest in unmanned aerial warfare between Ukraine and Russia, with each side leveraging different strategies and innovations to gain the upper hand.