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Officials say that Russia is jamming U.S. drone operations in Syria

Avatar for Haye Kesteloo Apr 12 2018 - 5:45 pm PT
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Officials say that Russia is jamming U.S. drone operation in Syria

According to four U.S. officials, Russia has found a way to jam American unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) over Syria, seriously impacting the drone operations. It started a few weeks ago, after the suspected chemical attacks on civilians in rebel-held eastern Ghouta. First, the Russians began jamming some of the smaller drones as they were seemingly afraid the U.S. military would retaliate over the attacks.


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Russia has nuclear underwater drones according to leaked Pentagon papers

Avatar for Haye Kesteloo Jan 15 2018 - 6:20 pm PT
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More news from Russia today. According to leaked Pentagon papers, the Russians apparently possess a nuclear underwater drone that has the ability to carry a 100-megaton nuclear warhead. The drone is called “AUV” or autonomous underwater vehicle and is featured in a chart that lays out Russia’s various nuclear delivery vehicles in the draft of the Pentagon’s Nuclear Posture Review.


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Russian military in Syria is ill-equipped to fight off drone attacks

Avatar for Haye Kesteloo Jan 15 2018 - 1:42 pm PT
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PHOTO: OLGA BALASHOVA/RUSSIAN DEFENCE M/ZUMA PRESS

Last week we reported on the drone attack on the Russian airbase, Khmeimim as well as a naval facility in the city of Tartus on Syria’s western coast. In these attacks, 13 drones had been launched from as far as 35 miles away, according to the Russian defense ministry.

Today we learn that the heavily armed Russian military bases in Syria are ill-equipped to defend themselves against drone attacks from insurgent rebel groups opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.


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Russian airbase in Syria attacked by swarm of drones

Avatar for Haye Kesteloo Jan 9 2018 - 11:19 am PT
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The U.S. government has been concerned about this possibility and in another video, we were warned about swarms of drones being used to attack and now we learn that the first documented attack by a swarm of drones has actually taken place in Syria during the night of January 5. The Russian airbase, Khmeimim as well as a naval facility in the city of Tartus on Syria’s western coast were attacked by 13 drones launched from as far as 35 miles away, according to the Russian defense ministry.

With the use anti-aircraft missiles, the Russians were able to shoot down seven of the thirteen drones. Another six were hacked by a cyberware unit and taken under Russian control. There were no casualties or injuries at the two military bases.


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Russian hybrid drone can lift up to 400lb and fly for eight hours

Avatar for Haye Kesteloo Nov 29 2017 - 10:21 am PT
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Russia is known for having built the largest airplane, the Antonov An-225, the largest helicopter, the MiL V12, the largest submarine, the Typhoon class and now they are working on building a massive drone. The drone is called the SYF and is designed to carry a 400-pound payload and to fly for up to eight hours. The drone, designed by Russian company ARDN technology, has a maximum speed of 43.5 mph. The SKYF drone was designed specifically with logistics and agriculture in mind.


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