Ukraine Deadly Sea Drones
Ukraine are now showing off its upgraded sea drones which is a big nightmare for the Russia’s navy. But soon the Houthis will have similar drones and would be an even bigger nightmare for the US and UK Navies in the Red Sea.
Business Insider • March 8, 2024 // Newsweek
Ukraine has upgraded its Sea Baby drone after it inflicted a series of humiliating defeats on Russia’s Black Sea fleet.
“The Sea Baby 2024 is a new-generation drone that is enhanced and even more lethal for the enemy,” said Ukraine’s SBU military intelligence agency in a statement, according to a translation by Ukraine’s Defense Express.
According to the SBU, the Sea Baby 2024 is more maneuverable, can be fitted with weapons, and is able to carry around 2,200 pounds of explosives up to 621 miles.
The SBU said 25 of the new drones had been built and are being tested with the help of $7 million in crowdfunded donations.
It also released a video showing the vessel changing direction at high speed in the water.
The original model appears to have had a similar range and payload, though not the maneuverability or weapons capabilities of the new model.
Ukraine’s sea drones have been central to its success against the Russian navy in the Black Sea.
The vessels are remotely piloted using GPS and cameras, fitted with explosives, and driven into ships. They are relatively cheap and around $200,000. Other weapons used to target warships, such as missiles, can cost millions of dollars.
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