Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels capable of not only carrying explosives but also shooting – video
The new generation of SeaBaby surface drones developed by the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) features a more potent explosive charge and can also shoot the adversary forces.
Source: an article by Ukrainska Pravda "Sea drones, Elon Musk, and high-precision missiles: How Ukraine dominates in the Black Sea"
Details: Ukrainska Pravda reported that the new generation of these vessels has had its warhead increased several times, from 108 to 850 kilograms of explosives, uses state-of-the-art communication systems, each worth over US$300,000, has a hull made of a material that is invisible to radars, and employs many other innovative solutions.
Right now, for example, the drones are equipped with a flamethrower system that allows them to engage in sea combat. Footage of the first-ever battle between drones and coastal warships is at the disposal of Ukrainska Pravda.
The video features Ukrainian SSU drones engaging Russian boats that emerged from one of the Crimean military ports to sink the drones. However, the drones turned around instead of fleeing and fired in response.
The new SeaBaby hit the Crimean Bridge on 17 July 2023.
"Successful drone attacks have proved that this is one of the effective ways to counter the enemy at sea. We began to scale the use of surface drones. Today, the SSU operates SeaBaby drones. These are new and more advanced generations of marine drones. No private companies are involved in this invention. A team of SSU specialists, engineers, IT specialists and sailors is working on it," says Vasyl Maliuk, Head of the Security Service of Ukraine.
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