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US company’s AI lets Ukraine’s cheap kamikaze drones track targets on their own

arstechnica.comAug 4, 2026

A US company's AI system is being integrated into Ukraine's inexpensive Shrike kamikaze drones, enabling them to autonomously track and home in on moving targets. This upgrade allows operators to designate a target and then switch to a "fire-and-forget" mode, with the drone capable of striking even if it loses connection. The AI relies solely on visual information, making it effective despite GPS jamming and enhancing the drones' success rate against Russian military assets.

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