US AI Deal Boosts Ukraine Drone Capabilities
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US AI Deal Boosts Ukraine Drone Capabilities

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A $100 million agreement will equip 50,000 Ukrainian drones with artificial intelligence technology developed by a US company. The AI is designed to allow the relatively inexpensive kamikaze drones to independently track targets.

The deal involves providing 50,000 Ukrainian drones with US-developed AI capabilities, according to ars_technica. These drones are described as “kamikaze drones,” implying they are expendable and used for direct impact attacks.

The purpose of the technology is to enable these lower-cost drones to autonomously track targets. This capability significantly enhances their effectiveness on the battlefield by removing the need for constant human guidance during flight. The financial value of the agreement is $100 million.

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