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Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future

Robot wars - what an operation in Ukraine tells us about the battlefield of the near future

Summary

A military start-up called UFORCE, working with Ukraine and the UK, is developing and using robotic weapons including drones and land robots in Ukraine’s war against Russia. Ukraine’s President Zelensky highlighted a unique operation where robots and drones took enemy land without human soldiers, showing how warfare is changing with more robot use.

Key Facts

  • UFORCE is a military company involved in robotic weapons systems used in Ukraine’s conflict.
  • Ukraine claims it completed a battle operation using only robots and drones, which is a first in war history.
  • Both Ukraine and Russia use unmanned flying and land machines, boosting military tech development.
  • UFORCE has done over 150,000 combat missions since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in 2022.
  • The company’s value recently reached over $1 billion, making it a "unicorn" in the tech world.
  • Robots fighting robots is becoming common on the battlefield, with AI helping target and attack.
  • US and China are also expanding their use of AI in military systems.
  • Experts say future wars will likely see more robots fighting each other on land, sea, and air.
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