According to a Kyiv Post video report this innovation has the potential to revitalize the use of drones on the battlefield where for months jamming and other forms of EW attack were reducing their effectiveness.
"This drone is completely invisible in the radio spectrum. No EW system can locate its launch site or operator," said Anton Mogolivets, the chief engineer.
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The technology has passed military tests and is expected to be deployed by Ukrainian forces in 2025, as reported by the Kyiv Post.
This drone can fly for 20 minutes at 60 km/h (37.5 mph) and carry a 5.5 kg (12 lb) payload. Tests have extended flight endurance to 46 minutes.

The drone is intended to be used as a first-person view (FPV) kamikaze drone to attack fortified positions, EW and communication sites, and enemy armored vehicles employing advanced defensive systems. The intention is to use it to neutralize obstacles and thereby clear the path for follow-up by traditional FPV drones.

In comparison to russia's $2,500 fiber-optic drones, the Ukrainian version costs $1,800, providing a significant cost advantage. Production of these drones involves sourcing around 40% of components locally, with the remainder primarily imported from China.
The introduction of fiber-optic drones has drastically reshaped warfare, according to intelligence officer Tundra, who noted that they are now formidable weapons, unlike their earlier iterations.

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