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Russia's killer Lancet drone are running on US AI

Russia's killer Lancet drone are running on US AI

  • In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia's.utilization of the Lancet Kamikaze drone, which incorporates American AI technology.

Key highlights

  • Small, explosive drones called kamikaze drones, also known as Switchblade drones, can be flown into enemy targets like tanks or troops, detonating on impact.
  • Named after World War II Japanese pilots who carried out similar suicide attacks, these modern drones offer a cheap and effective way to bypass defenses and hit targets.
  • Advanced features like radar evasion and facial recognition allow some kamikaze drones to strike without human control.
  • The United States is a leader in this technology, but other countries like Russia, China, Israel, Iran, and Turkey are also developing kamikaze drones.
  • The Lancet-3 drone is a specific type of kamikaze drone known as a loitering munition.
  • It uses a powerful Nvidia Jetson TX2 AI chip, making it very efficient.

Prelims Takeaway:

  • World War II

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