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Russia Fits Anti-Drone Cages On Warships And Subs
British defence intelligence, cited by Times Now News, said satellite images from June showed Russian Black Sea Fleet fitting three of its four Kilo-class submarines with anti-drone cages. Warships and commercial vessels…
The Story in Brief
British defence intelligence, cited by Times Now News, said satellite images from June showed Russian Black Sea Fleet fitting three of its four Kilo-class submarines with anti-drone cages. Warships and commercial vessels in the Black Sea are now getting metal frameworks and mesh structures against Ukraine's expanding drone attacks, giving some a 'Mad Max' look. Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces claimed 172 Russian shadow-fleet vessels were struck between July 6 and 18, though the figures are unverified. On August 12, Ukraine struck the Novorossiysk naval base with drones and missiles, damaging several ships. The adaptations underline how cheap drones are forcing navies to rethink protection for expensive platforms.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that Ukraine's drone campaign has rendered Russian naval power helpless is one-sided. Russia is adapting, however crudely, with 'cope cages' that may complicate drone attacks. The real test lies in whether these improvised shields stop the next generation of Ukrainian maritime drones. Independent verification of damage claims, not just competing press releases, will settle who is gaining the upper hand.
Source: timesnownews.com
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