While the Ukrainian resistance undermines the Russian offensive, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, announced the dispatch of a hundred drones to Ukraine soon. It could be “Switchblade” kamikaze drones. A real technological asset.
According to NBC News, this possibility had been raised by US Congress officials when the government has just confirmed a military and humanitarian aid plan worth 12.4 billion euros.
Designed by the firm AeroVironment, these drones would complete the arsenal already possessed by the Ukrainian resistance.
Namely surface-to-air missiles of the S-300 type as well as Javelin anti-tank missiles. These Switchblade drones are also weapons of superior technology to the armaments sent to Ukraine so far
The US government had until now authorized the export of these drones only to the United Kingdom.
A technological asset for the Ukrainian resistance
According to the specialized American site The War Zone, there are two versions of this kamikaze drone: the Switchblade 300 is capable of targeting groups of soldiers, while the 600 is capable of hitting tanks or military posts. artillery.
According to the first elements, the United States will probably favor sending the 300 version. Loaded in individual launch tubes, these munitions weighing 2.5 kg can be transported in simple backpacks. This allows the Ukrainian soldiers to keep a great mobility of actions.
The other advantage of this weapon is simply its cost. Its price is estimated at around 6,000 dollars – or 5,400 euros. For comparison, a Javelin anti-tank missile costs 78,000 dollars – or 70,000 euros.