Russia is copying cruise missile tech onto its $50,000 drones to deal with Ukraines jamming

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News Summary

  • Ukraine's defense intelligence directorate put out a call for information on a device newly found in Russia's latest killer drones.
  • The "Susanin" is an optical system that enables Russia's long-range drones to navigate Ukraine's skies without relying on satellite or radio signals.
  • The Susanin works by storing images of Ukraine's terrain on the drone, then, while in flight, using a downward-facing camera to observe the ground and compare the live feed to the pre-saved imagery.
Ukraines intelligence directorate is seeking information about a new optical system found on Russias latest Gerans.

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