The Ukrainian military won in the NATO maritime exercises, which took place off the coast of Portugal. The Ukrainian team won all five combat scenarios using maritime drones Magura V7. The media noted that this came as a surprise to the Alliance's military.
The Ukrainian team won the competition
Ukraine took part in a large-scale NATO maritime exercise off the coast of Portugal. As a result of the exercise, the Ukrainian team won all 5 combat scenarios.
During one of the stages, marine drones Magura V7s conditionally «sink» an Alliance frigate. This gave the Ukrainians a confident victory over the NATO teams.
Magura V7 drones show efficiency
The media reported that the exercise clearly demonstrated the benefits of unmanned systems in modern warfare. The combination of technology, experience and planning has created a real threat to the NATO fleet.
Key facts:
- Ukrainian drones won all 5 combat scenarios
- Magura V7s conditionally destroyed a NATO frigate
- NATO is not yet fully prepared for attacks using such systems
Context.
The exercises off Portugal were conducted to practice new tactics of naval combat. The Ukrainian military already has considerable experience of using unmanned systems in the Black Sea.
The media emphasise that the success of the team from Ukraine has sent a signal to NATO that it needs to adapt to new threats.
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