Reuters reported that the U.S. defense technology company Anduril would begin selling small autonomous drones following successful testing in Ukraine.
Anduril claims that their new drones can fly for 40 minutes, covering a distance of 20 kilometers (12miles).
Ukraine’s frontlines have become a hotbed for military innovation, as they are a place where constant testing and experimentation is conducted. This is especially true with drone technology.
During the Russian war in Ukraine, dozens of Ukrainian and foreign startups tested their product but only the foreign ones attracted capital from investors.
Anduril collected $1.5billion at the start of August, the largest funding round for defense tech ever announced.
Due to the risks associated with the war and capital-flow regulation, Ukrainian defense startups find it difficult to attract foreign investment.
Drones, which are lightweight aerial weapons that can hover, survey an area and deliver rapid, precise strikes, offer a less expensive and more vulnerable alternative to traditional fighter planes and other expensive weapons systems.
Unilever announced on October 10 that it had sold its business and four plants in Russia and Belarus to Arnest Group. A Russian manufacturer. The amount was not disclosed.
Anduril claims that their new drones can fly for 40 minutes, covering a distance of 20 kilometers (12miles).
The military confirmed that Ukraine had successfully struck the Khanskaya airfield of Russia in the Adygea Republic.
Volunteers could only serve as privates and sergeants until now.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Crimean service, reported on October 10.
Zelensky will meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during his visit. The visit is part of an broader European tour that began on October 9 with a trip to Croatia.
Local authorities in Russia’s Adygea Republic (an enclave within Krasnodar Krai) reported a drone strike “against (the capital of) Maykop by Ukrainian drones.”
According to opposition legislator Yaroslav Zelezniak the version of bill adopted in second reading saw many changes.
The agreement included cooperation between defense industry and Croatian assistance for demining as well as a condemnation of Russia’s war as “unprovoked and unjustified.”
Regional authorities reported on October 10 that Russian attacks in Ukraine have killed or injured at least eight people over the past 24 hours.
In a report seen by The Guardian, German and British think-tanks urged decision makers to create a “NATO Bank” to “Trump proof” the alliance’s spending on military equipment.
“Russia is responsible for 80% influence operations around the world.” This is four-times more than the rest the world combined,” Czech foreign minister Jan Lipavsky told a conference in Prague, on October 9.
This includes 1,080 casualties that Russian forces have suffered in the last day.
Karine Jean Pierre, White House Press Secretary, said: “Let’s remember, it’s concerning, especially since we know that the former president lobbied against more aid to Ukraine — to Ukraine so they could defend themselves against Russia’s aggression.”
Drones attacked Khanskaya Military Airfield in Russia’s Republic of Adygea early on 10 October, causing an explosion at the site. Local authorities have not made any comments on the attack.
Senior U.S. officials stated that the reliable flow of supplies to the region, and Russia’s focus in eastern Ukraine, will allow Kyiv hold territory in Kursk Oblast well into the future.
Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stltenberg stated that “if we had delivered even a fraction of what we have delivered since 2022, we might have prevented the war.”
“Russian losses – both killed and injured in action – in the first year of war exceeded all Soviet losses since World War II,” a senior Pentagon officials said.
Telegram reported that at least six people died and 11 were injured in a Russian rocket strike on the southern Odesa Oblast of Ukraine on Oct. 9. Regional governor Oleh Kiper confirmed this.
The European Union has approved a plan that is unprecedented in the world. It involves issuing a 35 billion euro ($37.2 billion), loan to help Ukraine’s war-torned economy. This loan will be secured by assets of Russia’s Central Bank, which are currently immobilized.
The Ukrainian General Staff stated that the destruction of the Shahed drones base would significantly reduce the ability for the Russian occupiers terrorize civilians living in Ukrainian cities and villages.
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