Ukraine's naval drones made their name attacking Russian warships. Now they're taking the fight onto land.
Ukraine's Magura drones, made by UFORCE, have hammered Russia's Black Sea fleet. Now they're a new headache on land, helping attack ground targets.
Ukrainian naval drones, initially deployed against Russia's naval forces, have now transitioned to targeting land-based Russian assets. The Magura drone, produced by Ukrainian defense company UFORCE, plays a crucial role in this evolution. UFORCE's founder, Oleg Rogynskyy, revealed that these drones have been used to carry FPV drone carriers, equipped with advanced radar and interrogator systems, to strike Russian targets on the ground.
This development marks a significant shift in the conflict dynamics, as naval drones now pose a threat not only to Russian naval vessels but also to their ground installations. UFORCE has been involved in several multinational military exercises with these drones and recently raised $700 million in a Series A funding round, aiming to expand production in Ukraine and partner countries.
This development indicates a potential future shift towards fully unmanned naval forces, with navies worldwide increasingly relying on autonomous, AI-controlled assets for their operations.
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