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🚀 New #Ukraine naval #drone carrying MISSILES 🤯 R-73 air-to-air heat-seeking missile. This Magura V5 indeed has an upgrade using R-73 air-to air missiles. In this instance the Russian Ka-29 helicopter eventually hit the UAV (after missing god knows how many times), but there is also only one weapon port loaded. It seems that one missile was launched. 💬 Russian bloggers (e.g. Telegram / Fighterbomber) claims that Ukrainians  mounted R-60 and R-73 air-to air missiles on these UAVs. ☝️ This would pose a serious threat to Russian choppers which were the primary means of fending off attacks by UAVs. But I see even more problems for Russians coming when thinking of all aerial vehicles over the Black Sea - from jets to bombers to drones of their own. 🎯 The peculiarity of the missile is that it does not need any aiming systems and locators, the target is captured by the missile itself. The Ukrainian ingenuity knows no limits.  They will certainly improve this system. And piece by piece, russia's will lose its navy To a country without a navy. #Innovation #Military #OSINT  #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

How likely is it to achieve close to 100% success? ChatGPT: "Achieving close to 100% success rate in intercepting a large-scale aerial attack involving 170 UAVs, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles is highly unlikely due to several challenges. The sheer volume of simultaneous incoming threats can overwhelm even advanced defense systems, which also face limitations such as finite interception capabilities and potential blind spots. Attackers might employ sophisticated stealth and electronic countermeasures, reducing the efficacy of defenses. Additionally, the extremely short reaction times required, possible human errors, and the immense costs and resources needed for such comprehensive coverage further complicate achieving flawless defense. Despite these systems significantly mitigating risks, they are designed more to reduce the effectiveness of an attack rather than ensure total elimination of all threats."

One issue with Ukraine Is that STE (Spets Techno Export) is the lead for coordinating weapons transfers for the MOD. Still, international manufacturers have complained that donations are skimmed for personal profit. US and EU Companies have, at times, stopped donating because of the corruption. Those reports have also reached the EU parliament and US Congress, so funding is slowing. As a result, the Kyiv circles are causing their problems, resulting in a slowing campaign and losses in the field. Alternatively, Israel has had long-term relations with partner nations, with robust defense agreements. There are massive political and policy issues, but weapons donations and transfers are transparent, so corruption is low. This is why you see

Chinese military technology has come under the scanner, especially over its ineffectiveness during the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Iran conflicts. Important technologies of UAVs and missiles Iran used in the April 13 offensive against Israel had Chinese parentage. Almost 99 per cent of the 300 missiles and drones were shot down by Israel with support from US and UK. From Beijing’s perspective, its military technology has actually been used in a real war scenario. However, the ineffectiveness of Iran’s attack would be watched by several countries planning to buy weapons and military technologies from China. link 👇 https://lnkd.in/ga87ue4G

Excellent post of Marijn about the UAF's FrankenSAM, The new ukrainian naval drone carrying air-to-air heat-seeking missiles. Magura V5 naval drone was upgraded by mounting 2 launchers for the R-73 air-to air missiles. In the movie below the Russian Ka-29 helicopter eventually hit the UAV (after missing god knows how many times), but there was also only one weapon port loaded. It seems that one missile was launched. Russian bloggers (e.g. Telegram / Fighterbomber) claims that Ukrainians  mounted R-60 and R-73 air-to air missiles on these UAVs. This would pose a serious threat to Russian choppers which were the primary means of fending off attacks by UAVs. This new type of naval drone will pose even more problems for Russians when thinking of all aerial vehicles over the Black Sea - from jets to bombers to drones of their own. The peculiarity of the missile is that it does not need any aiming systems and locators, the target is captured by the missile itself.

🤯 #Ukraine taking down Russian Orlan-10 drone with a Yak-52 #airplane 📸 This air combat video shows an Ukrainian Yak-52 vintage plane downing of a Russian Orlan drone - nobody would have had expected this few years ago. But it obviously worked. The AFU has begun to use light Yak-52 fighters to intercept a russian Orlan-10 reconnaissance #drone flying in the Odessa region. ☝️ Likely by flying very close to the UAVs and disabling them with the wake turbulence from the unarmed Yak. 🪂 Note the orange parachute, deployed by the Orlan drone as it tumbles down. The practice of 'tipping' - flying close to enemy missiles to send them off course - stems from the WW2 pilots of old. ✈️ The Yak-52 is a Soviet (1974) primary trainer aircraft in use by Russia, Ukraine and several other countries. Ukraine never fails to surprise us with their inventiveness, But it'd be easier and far safer to take down these enemy drones with modern weaponry. We should send more. #osint #intelligence #military #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

U. S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) - Defense of Israel Activities Update On April 13 and the morning of April 14, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, supported by U.S. European Command destroyers, successfully engaged and destroyed more than 80 one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA UAV) and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen. This includes a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle and seven UAVs destroyed on the ground in Iranian-backed Houthi controlled areas of Yemen prior to their launch. Iran's continued unprecedented, malign, and reckless behavior endangers regional stability and the safety of U.S. and coalition forces. CENTCOM remains postured to support Israel’s defense against these dangerous actions by Iran. We will continue to work with all our regional partners to increase regional security. https://lnkd.in/eGWUrjEh