US AI Deal to Equip 50,000 Ukrainian Kamikaze Drones with Autonomous Targeting

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A US company has signed a $100 million deal to supply Ukraine with AI-powered targeting technology for its drones. The agreement will equip 50,000 Ukrainian kamikaze drones with the capability to autonomously track and engage targets. These low-cost drones, previously reliant on human operators, will gain independent targeting abilities through the US-developed artificial intelligence. The deal marks a significant step in integrating autonomous AI systems into Ukraine's drone warfare strategy.

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