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DronesEuropeSep 03, 2026

Ukraine's new long-range 12m autonomous vessel can deploy other drones

Ukraine has unveiled a new 12-meter long-range autonomous surface vessel capable of deploying other drones. The mothership USV extends reach for maritime strike and reconnaissance missions. It can carry and launch smaller unmanned systems as a distributed force. The design reflects Ukraine's rapid innovation in unmanned naval warfare.

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