Ukraine's military has begun receiving Shrike drones equipped with AI-powered targeting systems developed by US company Auterion, enabling the low-cost kamikaze drones to autonomously track and home in on moving targets. The upgraded drones, made by Ukrainian company SkyFall, have already been used to destroy Russian armored vehicles and helicopters.
Operators can manually fly the drones into a battle area, designate a target up to half a mile away, and switch to fire-and-forget mode for terminal guidance. The companies plan to deliver 50,000 AI-equipped Shrike drones to Ukraine's front lines in the coming months.
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