Biggest Magura sea drone doesn’t ram ships. It carries other drones and stays out seven days
Unlike Ukraine's one-way strike boats, the V11 stays at sea a week and forward-bases other drones far offshore.
Ukraine has unveiled its biggest Magura sea-drone, the V11, which will not ram enemy ships but instead transport and launch other unmanned systems. This marks a shift from Ukraine's previous strategy of using disposable robot boats to attack warships. The V11, shown off during Ukraine's Independence Day drone parade, is designed to stay at sea for up to seven days, carrying up to 2,200 kg (around 4,850 pounds) of equipment.
UFORCE, the company behind the V11, built it as a floating base for reconnaissance, surveillance, support of landing operations, and resupplying fuel and equipment to other naval drones. The V11 is a significant move towards reusable platforms that keep other machines running away from the coast. The company, which has its design and engineering office in Portugal, developed the V11 with international investment to meet the needs of Ukraine's Defense Forces.
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