Russia Creates New Military Branch Dedicated To Drone Warfare
Russia has created a new branch of its military to oversee the production, operation, and testing of uncrewed systems and the tactics and techniques for using them. Called the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF), the new branch mirrors a similar one Ukraine created last year, even using the same name. Its work will encompass aerial, land and surface drones.
Ukrainian officials have acknowledged the creation of this new branch , with one calling it a “threat .”
1780/ The Russian Ministry of Defense showcased the emblem of the unmanned systems troops.
"The emblem features a crossed arrow and sword, with a microchip bearing a star and wings in the center."
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