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The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has announced the completion of tests of a new line of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with fibre-optic communications. These technologies allow for secure control of drones even in the face of active enemy electronic warfare (EW).
A revolutionary development: BLACK WIDOW WEB 10
One of the key models of the new generation is the BLACK WIDOW WEB 10 kamikaze drone, which can:
- Overcome more than five kilometres of distance without losing connection;
- Deliver up to 2 kilograms of payload;
- Successfully counter enemy electronic warfare assets with fibre optic control.
This development meets NATO standards, and the process of obtaining official Alliance codes for the entire UAV series is nearing completion.
An important breakthrough in countering CBRN
Colonel Vitaliy Dobriansky, head of the relevant department of the General Staff, stressed that the new drones were an important step in addressing the problem of combating enemy electronic warfare.
“BLACK WIDOW WEB 10 and other fibre-optic drones will be a serious problem for the enemy on the front line,” he said.
A new vector for the development of military technologies
This project demonstrates the rapid development of robotic systems and unmanned technologies in Ukraine. FPV drones with fibre-optic communication can significantly increase the effectiveness of combat operations, particularly in electronic warfare, and provide a significant advantage on the battlefield.
Military experts note that such innovations are an important step in strengthening Ukraine’s defence capability and expanding its technological potential.
