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Remotely controlled interceptor drones and robotic weapon systems are slowly becoming a reality: "There will still be a person involved, but the number of people required will be significantly smaller," says Major Maksym Zaichenko, commander of the Aquila Air Defense Regiment, speaking about the unit’s shift toward remotely operated...

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pigs_not_allowed23 days ago

Good. Russia relies on meat waves, Ukraine relies on brains. Autonomy saves lives while making the enemy's math problem unsolvable.

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@newsjunky2 Ukraine is ever advancing.

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