
Switchblade drones US sending to Ukraine may be 'game changers'
Fox News
The 40 minute loiter time and ability to call off strikes provide new dimensions to Ukraine's capabilities that will enhance standoff potential with Russia.
A new "kamikaze" drone that blows itself up -- and takes its target with it -- was revealed at AUSA. Made by Textron System, the Battlehawk is similar to Aerovironment’s widely publicized Switchblade. Both are drones that can be carried in a backpack and hand-launched. And they both represent a movement towards making drones more accessible at a squad level. Click here for the full report. (Textron Defense Systems) The SwitchBlade "kamikaze" drone blasts off. (AeroVironment) Switchblade drone (AeroVironment) ( )
Fox News confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. will send Switchblade drones to Ukraine after NBC first reported it. The drones, at a cheaper cost, will provide two possible benefits to bolster Ukraine’s efforts: limiting collateral damage and enhancing Ukrainian forces’ guerilla tactics.