Russia has just announced the successful testing of a "troop" UAV attack tactic - a development direction that is assessed to be able to change the way warfare is conducted.
TASS reported that, according to the Advanced Research Foundation (ARF), in a recent test, 3 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) coordinated to detect and simulate the destruction of an armored fighting vehicle. Each UAV can carry a warhead weighing up to 3kg.
The noteworthy point is not in quantity, but in operation. Unlike individual UAVs, this UAV group operates like a "smart herd" that both reconnaissance, target identification, and attack almost simultaneously.
UAVs after being launched will hover over the designated area, using artificial intelligence to automatically search for targets. Data between devices is shared via a "mesh" network, allowing them to coordinate as a unified entity. When the target is identified, the operator only needs to confirm the command, the rest is handled by the UAV itself.
Mr. Alexander Kondratyev - head of the Center for Special Projects under ARF - said that this tactic allows many UAVs to operate automatically, scattered, without continuous direct intervention from humans.
Deploying a large number of UAVs at the same time will saturate the battlefield, sensors will be denser, enemy air defense will be overloaded, while risks for soldiers will decrease," he emphasized.
Another key point is control efficiency: Only 1 person can operate up to 10 attack UAVs. This significantly reduces human costs, while expanding the ability to deploy on a large scale.
The "herd" UAV system is developed based on improved flying ammunition models, combined with specialized vehicles and launchers. According to ARF, this technology can be used to attack many types of targets simultaneously, from military forces, equipment to infrastructure.
In the context of modern war increasingly dependent on technology, this experiment shows a clear trend: No need for heavy weapons, just being "strong and smart" can overwhelm the opponent.
If deployed in practice, a herd UAV tactic can make the battlefield balance change rapidly - where a small number but effective coordination can create superior strength.
