The Ministry of Defense is testing a new control center for UAV-equipped units

The Ministry of Defense is testing a new control center for UAV-equipped units

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The Ministry of Defense has started testing a new UAV control center from a Ukrainian manufacturer. The system provides autonomous control of drones in all conditions and is equipped with modern communications and electronic warfare.

The Ministry of Defense, together with a Ukrainian manufacturer, has begun testing a control center for units equipped with UAVs, UNN reports, citing the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

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One of the requirements of the Ministry of Defense for the control center was maximum autonomy and equipment with modern means of communication and electronic warfare

In addition, the new model of equipment should provide control of unmanned systems units in all weather conditions, both in stationary conditions and while driving.  

"Unmanned units have significantly scaled up and require specialized combat control equipment. Domestic arms manufacturers have offered a technical solution to this request. The new equipment will be tested and evaluated by combat unit commanders. If the development meets the requirements, we will codify it and it will be able to go into mass production," said First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Lieutenant General Ivan Havryliuk. 

Recall 

The Ministry of Defense reported on a significant increase in the number of drones in the Armed Forces and plans for further purchases. 30,000 new DeepStrikes have been contracted, and more than UAH 87 billion has been allocated for the purchase of UAVs this year.