Ukraine Launches World's First Unmanned Systems Forces

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Ukraine has established the world's first stand-alone military branch solely dedicated to unmanned systems, known as the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF).

An Overview of the News

• The USF was officially launched by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Objectives of USF:

• USF aims to enhance capabilities in unmanned and robotic warfare across air, sea, and ground domains during combat operations.

• It focuses on advancing the development and deployment of unmanned systems for military purposes.

Leadership and Command:

• Colonel Vadym Sukharevsky, former Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has been appointed as the inaugural Commander of the USF.

• He will lead the strategic direction and operational readiness of the USF.

Symbolism:

• The symbol representing the USF is a "steel swallow," which was designed by a neural network.

• The swallow holds cultural significance in Ukrainian tradition as a symbol of victory.

Functions and Responsibilities:

• The USF is responsible for providing operational units with drones and ensuring their logistical support.

• It oversees the recruitment and training of specialists in unmanned systems.

• It plays a crucial role in planning and executing military operations that involve unmanned technologies.