Kyiv Reveals 'Drone Aircraft Carrier' to Menace Russian Black Sea Fleet
Summary
Ukraine has introduced a new sea drone called the MV11 that can carry and launch other unmanned vehicles from the water. This drone, named the world's first "drone aircraft carrier," was shown in Kyiv during Ukraine's independence day and is designed to help Ukraine challenge Russian forces in the Black Sea.Key Facts
- The MV11 is created by Ukrainian defense start-up UFORCE.
- It can carry up to 18 smaller Sting interceptor drones with explosives.
- The drone can stay at sea for up to one week and carry 2,200 kilograms of equipment like sensors, fuel, missiles, or other drones.
- Ukraine uses various drones, including the Magura sea drones, for missions against Russian ships.
- Sea drones travel low in the water, making them hard for Russian radars to detect.
- Russia is developing its own unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for attacks.
- One Magura drone destroyed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet in May 2025.
- NATO is closely watching Ukraine's use of naval drones in the conflict.
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