World’s First Specialized Explosive Naval Drone Unit Formed In Ukraine
aritime drones are a hot topic in many navies, but Ukraine has become the first to form a specialist unit using explosive-armed ones. The recently revealed 385th Separate Brigade is unique in the world. And it is formed from wartime needs.
Ukraine has launched the world's first specialized naval drone unit, the 385th Separate Brigade, which operates explosive-armed maritime drones. Announced as part of Ukraine's Independence Day celebrations, the unit is a significant milestone in modern warfare and poses a distinct threat to the Russian Navy in the Black Sea. With various models of drones, including Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) and Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), the unit showcases Ukraine's diversified approach to autonomous maritime warfare. Some of these drones are capable of carrying significant payloads and are being developed by multiple entities, including the Ukrainian Navy, intelligence agencies, and even through crowdfunding. The formation of this specialized brigade highlights the rapid changes in military capabilities, with some of these modes of warfare having emerged only within the last year and a half.