It works - to some effect... And it allows the continuation of the "escalation management" policy by forbidding long-range ballistic missile strikes. There are many drawbacks to this policy; one is that you can not significantly damage the enemy air force in the bases with drones only. Drones can be numerous but they are too slow.
Why the Pentagon is Betting Big on Long-Range Ukrainian Drones: 'It Works'
The United States is giving Ukraine $800 million in military support to manufacture long-range drones to counter Russia with its own weapons.www.airandspaceforces.com
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SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Perhaps for now. I'm sure it might change. The AFU did have some Tu-141s they were tinkering around with. Isn't Antonov a Ukrainian company? I'm sure the enthusiasm and ability is there.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Antanov's factory is located near Kyiv and was damaged pretty bad back in 2022.
If you recall, the An-225 transport that was destroyed in 2022, was parked at Antanov's airfield.
Warspite63
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It's certainly starting to feel that way: Is Russia leaning on Iran (not that they need persuading) to ramp up Hamas/Hezbollah activities? Growing infrastructure attacks in Europe; GPS interference; Nork cannon fodder heading to Ukraine; suspicious activity around North Sea oil facilities; etc., etc....... All of these might appear in a few years' time to be clear indicators of the transformation of the Special Military Clusterf**k into the next Big One. I really, really, REALLY hope I'm wrong, but........Maybe we are in WW3 and we don't know for sure that it had already started?
Russians Helped Houthis Target International Shipping: Report
The Houthis' anti-shipping campaign diverted a lot of attention from Russia's war in Ukraine.www.twz.com
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
But was Antonov's staff destroyed? That's where the engineering comes from. Not the buildings.
I proved I have a poor understanding of aerodynamics. I do believe, however, drone manufacture isn't as space intensive as it is developing an An 225.
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SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I like MiTasol's idea of converting F-4s into drones. I'd like to see 'em go out in mach 2 blaze of glory. What other planes might be available?
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
I believe a priority for Antanov at the moment, is resurrecting the An-225 by way of the spare airframe that survived the battle.
I like the idea of converting F-111s. Replace the crew capsule with a large warhead. Have the jet come in fast, wings full swept. Would be able to do a dive in at about Mach 2.5 - 3 if from altitude or Mach 1.5 from sea level. You could run the TF30s almost to the point of destruction and not care since it is one big missile.
Fighting Their Way Into Selydove, Russian Motor Rifle Troops Captured And Executed Four Ukrainian National Guardsmen
Ukrainian vengeance might not alter the course of the battle outside Pokrovsk.
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Ukrainian Marines And Paratroopers Backed By M-1 Tanks Have Turned The Site Of A War Crime Into A ‘Road Of Death’ For Russian Troops
After two weeks, there are at least 17 wrecked Russian vehicles in and around Zelenyi Shlyakh.
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Rheinmetall from Germany Delivers 20 Additional Marder 1A3 IFVs Infantry Fighting Vehicle to Ukraine
Rheinmetall from Germany Delivers 20 Additional Marder 1A3 IFVs Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine
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