Russian Forces In Syria Thwart First Swarming Drone Strike

Credit: Russian Defense Ministry Photos
It is a dreaded scenario, one likely to keep generals awake at night. Swarms of low-cost UAVs capable of wreaking havoc along the battlefield are envisioned as a game-changing weapon for future conflict—but the technology and vision needed for such an attack are no longer just the purview of nation...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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