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Ukraine has drones that can lock onto targets when Russia severs the connection to their operators, letting them complete their attacks

Electronic warfare can make Ukraine's pilots lose control of their drones, but technology means the drones can often still continue on and strike their targets. Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform/NurPhoto Many of Ukraine's drones can lock onto targets and strike even after operator control is lost. That kind of autonomy helps Ukraine fight through Russian jamming and make better use of limited manpower. Most drones use only limited automation, but Ukraine is investing heavily in greater autonomy. U...

4 Aug, 12:12 — 4 Aug, 12:12
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