Drone Lessons Learnt from Ukraine – Developing UAS platforms and TTPs

This post builds on our podcast with Sam Bendett looking at UAS Innovation and TTP evolution in the Ukraine war. It is clear that UAS combat is developing very quickly given the advances since the Nagorno-Karabakh war in 2020.

This is a collection of current articles and news that highlights the rapid adaptation cycles and TTPs development, predominantly in Ukraine, but also from across the world. The study looks at drone innovation in five areas.

UAS Strike

FPV strike – redefining the modern battlefield and the development of Combined Arms.

Long Range Fires with UAS.

UAS & ISR

Developments in Drone AI

Drone logistics and economics

TTPs development for the employment of Drones

Counter UAS equipment and TTPs. The continual evolution of drones and counter-drone technology. Will the drone always get through? Or will so many UAS platforms be made that it won’t matter?