The future of warfare: A $400 drone killing a $2M tank

Published on October 30, 2023

The article discusses the significant role of affordable, first-person view (FPV) drones in modern warfare, highlighting their use in Ukraine to counter a superior enemy with traditional military hardware. Ukrainian soldiers are employing FPV drones costing around $400, armed with explosives, to target and destroy expensive Russian tanks worth over $2 million. These drones are operated remotely with precision, offering a cost-effective and agile alternative to traditional warfare methods. The technology has raised concerns about its potential for use by various armed groups and has led to Western countries seeking lessons from Ukraine's experience in drone warfare. The article also addresses the origin of these drones, their operational effectiveness, and the global implications of this technology's spread.

Link to the full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/future-warfare-400-army-strike-drone-unit-2m-tank/

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