A Ukrainian soldier is testing a fiber-optic-controlled drone near Kyiv, which allows for undetected infiltration of enemy lines despite electronic warfare tactics like jamming. While these drones can carry explosives inexpensively, their reliance on a cable makes them traceable to the launch point, posing a risk of counterattacks. Military expert Ivan Stupak highlights the importance of launching from multiple, changing positions to mitigate this vulnerability, noting that Ukraine is also developing technology to detect Russian fiber optic drones.
Full Article