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Ukraine has conducted testing on fixed-wing kamikaze uncrewed aerial systems equipped with machine vision for autonomous target acquisition.
The Brave1 cluster, a Government of Ukraine platform designed to develop ideas and products for the defence of Ukraine, announced the testing of artificial intelligence-powered kamikaze drones earlier this week.
AFU Innovation Management Department, with the support of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Colonel Andrii Lebedenko, conducted the tests with support from Ukrainian manufacturers.
"The drones were tasked with covering 15km from the launch point and, in the final phase of flight, independently homing in on a designated target, which was protected by electronic warfare systems," accoridng to a Brave1 statement released earlier this week.
"Thanks to machine vision, they do not require external communication after the operator locks onto the target, making them resistant to enemy EW countermeasures.
"The tests were attended by representatives of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces, as well as foundations that provide the army with cutting-edge technologies.
"The military assessed the developments, shared their experience in combat drone applications, and identified key directions for further technological advancement."
