New deadly equipment is already heading to Ukraine to destroy the occupier
US to give Ukraine 121 new secret drones / Photo: Collage: Today
The latest US $800 million weapons package for Ukraine includes a unique new product, the Phoenix Ghost tactical drone, developed by the US Air Force and adapted specifically to meet the combat needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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The US will supply more than 121 Phoenix Ghost tactical unmanned aerial systems, which are manufactured by AEVEX Aerospace.
What is Phoenix Ghost
“Phoenix Ghost was quickly developed by the Air Force in response to Ukrainian requirements in particular. This is a great example of adapting to their needs in real time,” a senior Defense Ministry official told reporters.
According to him, the Phoenix Ghost is similar to the Switchblade UAVs that were delivered to Ukraine earlier, but details about its characteristics remain secret.
Probably, Phoenix Ghost is a low-cost disposable suicide dronewhich behaves like loitering ammunition – flies through the air before crashing into a target, breakingdefense.com writes.
The official also added that the new system will require minimal training for Ukrainian operators who are already familiar with the Switchblade or other unmanned aerial vehicles.
The gagadget.com publication suggests that the new drones will work as a demo version of the Ukrainian RAM II. never entered serial production.
Source: Segodnya
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