‘Drones’, or unmanned aerial vehicles, have been central to Ukraine’s war effort, as evidenced in this screenshot of an operator’s view of a TB2 strike against a Russian position. The UK is now promising to deliver to Kyiv new long-range attack drones of an unspecified type. (Ukrainian General Staff)
The United Kingdom is to deliver to Ukraine “new long-range attack drones with a range of over 200 km”, the British government announced on 15 May.
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Australia’s Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has launched a counter-unmanned aircraft system, named the Slinger (pictured), that can eliminate UAVs at a range of more than 800 m. (Electro Optic Systems)
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The UK has moved to commit additional munitions including long-range attack drones to Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid a flying visit to the country on 15 May as his whirlwind tour of Europe continues.
Having already visit the leaders of Italy, France, and Germany in recent days, Zelenskyy’s visit to the UK comes as Ukraine prepares its long-awaited counterattack aimed at pushing back Russian forces occupying much of the country’s eastern territory.