Posted on 07/29/2023 4:06:45 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
Ukraine shows off a sea drone that can wipe out Russian ships and is 'faster than anything in the Black Sea'
Ukraine has unveiled its new sea drone to the public for the first time, CNN reported.
The quick, deadly drone is packed with explosives and is hunting Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
"Russia's equipment is from the 20th Century, and ours is from the 21st," the developer told CNN.
Ukraine has publicly unveiled its new sea drone for the first time as it seeks to limit the Russian fleet's operations in the Black Sea, CNN reported.
The outlet got an exclusive look at the new naval drone, which is designed to attack ships in Russia's Black Sea Fleet. It packs hundreds of pounds of explosives and can hit targets 500 miles away, the report said.
The Ukrainian-designed and manufactured drone is remotely controlled and can also be used for reconnaissance and surveillance missions, among other things, the report says.
A drone pilot codenamed "Shark" told CNN that the drone was simple to operate and had been successful in stifling the Russian Navy's movements.
Video footage shared by the publication displays the strike power of Ukraine's sea drones, showing some of them breaking through Russian defenses and striking both ships and the main port of the Black Sea Fleet.
The drone's developer told CNN that Russian defenses were ineffective against the drones because its ships were designed to target other ships rather than smaller targets.
"These are faster than anything else in the Black Sea," the developer said.
"Russia's equipment is from the 20th Century, and ours is from the 21st," he added.
The drone's capabilities were also highlighted in an attack on the Kerch Bridge last week.
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Dumb Grunt is an appropriate moniker for you. That’s about the only thing you’ve gotten right.
Why not “show off” your weapon by using it in battle
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Speaking of showing off weapons, I am getting alittle upset of all the US and western equipment videos being destroyed in Ukraine. Smoldering heaps of Leopards, Bradley’s, Humvees, M113s, M777’s, MRAPS….the Leopard death count is now over 19, Bradley’s approaching 30.
A consolation prize? Our DOD just announced no more Bradley’s to be welfared away ( they sent 190 per DOD weapons package data), so instead decided to send more Strykers to their graves.
So much for the western wonder weapons, maybe we can chalk up the massive waste to operator error?
It's Information Warfare.
Not saying it's the case here, but IW is useful when a weapon system's bark is worse than its bite. Also works to demonstrate a capability that you want the world to notice. It's especially useful for the weaker side because it's meant to show that they're "still in the fight", and thus worthy of support by their allies and fear by their enemies.
The US uses IW in many ways. For example, in a buildup to military action, press releases will focus on seemingly every step of the buildup. The arrival of a Carrier Battle Group, B-2s forward deploying, arrival of well-known combat units like the 82nd Airborne, etc. It may seem monotonous, or even a breach of OPSEC to see it play out in the news, but it's intended to weaken the resolve of an opponent.
Our military even has courses on Information Warfare.
"Wo bleibt die WuWa?"
How is it helpful to let the world know what you’ve got?
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Do remember the corrupted little comedian Z is just that, a “:Hollywood” learned comedian, telegraphing that information gives the people of Ukraine some kind of desperately needed hope.
Things have been going very badly for them since June 4th, the eight week old offensive has very little to show for it ( only heaps of destroyed western equipment) …..he announced yesterday moving the famous Kraken Brigade into the Artymovsk sector ( Bakmut), ….if Artymovsk was never important, ( as stated by the western MSM) why are they trying to regain it?
Yes, I have to admit you’re right.
The “elephant walk” videos of scores of F-22s and AC-130s come to mind immediately.
No doubt the Russians have captured one already.
I would be surprised if they have as they are meant to blow up with a push of a button.
Apparently that push of a button has failed sometimes.
faster than a hypersonic missile....
All right! How many billion do they need?
Good thing it’s a secret.
No insults on Freerepublic, comrade.
Not a Grunt here but a cannon cocker. Your posting has once again brought out the Putin fan club to say every negative thing they can about Ukraine. Hang in there, liberation is coming to Ukraine and we will celebrate! Now let’s see these drones start taking out the ships firing cruise missiles into Odessa’s historic shrines and civilian buildings.
Tell us how you were a smart or dumb grunt or any other slang term used for military folks.
And were you smart of dumb during your military service?
ASVAB 99
9S100 TS/SCI
Qual’d for PJ Indoc
You?
Thank you, Lockheed Martin!
Russian ships have CIWS.
Not just Ukraine. I get the feeling they really aren’t that fond of the US either. Some of the say “we” or “us” but they don’t sound like any “we”s that I live around.
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