US Sending Killer ‘Switchblade’ Drones to Ukraine: Pentagon

US Sending Killer ‘Switchblade’ Drones to Ukraine: Pentagon
A service member of the Ukrainian armed forces takes part in tactical military exercises at a training ground in the Rivne region, Ukraine, on Feb. 16, 2022. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via Reuters
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The United States is sending 100 Switchblade drones to Ukraine as part of an arms package, a Pentagon official confirmed on March 30.

The drones, developed by AeroVironment, are a type of “loitering munition” that is lightweight and small enough to fit in a backpack. Launching from a tube, the Switchblade will fly into a target and detonate a small explosive warhead.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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