“We’re looking for asymmetric solutions to gain a qualitative advantage over our enemy” – AFU commander-in-chief

The leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is working on accelerating innovative technological solutions in the Ukrainian military, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Syrskyi stressed in a statement that technology and technological advancement were key to gaining an advantage over the enemy, Rubryka reports.

"Unmanned systems occupy a leading position in this respect, so the development of unmanned systems application is my priority," the Ukrainian commander-in-chief said.

He also noted that Deputy Commander Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi was responsible for this direction in the Armed Forces. He said they were working together "to accelerate the implementation of innovative tech solutions and ensure institutional resilience and adaptability of the identified bodies of military command and control."

"The Armed Forces of Ukraine, in particular, must be equipped with the most effective and cutting-edge weapons. Special emphasis is placed on training specialists in electronic warfare, unmanned systems, automated control systems, and so on," Syrskyi stressed.

He added that his team sought asymmetric solutions to gain a qualitative advantage over the enemy, which predominates in quantity.

"We take a comprehensive approach to planning our needs, considering the practical experience from the battlefield. But the most important task that technology and innovation must fulfill is saving the lives of our military personnel," said Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi.

In related news, Ukrainian inventors have developed the AD Counter FPV system, which blocks radio frequencies for Russian FPV drones.

Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov stated that drone production and quantity have increased by more than 100 times in Ukraine compared to last year.

Currently, Ukraine is experiencing a drone production boom. This is partly because the government has managed to streamline procedures for developers and arms and military equipment manufacturers.

The Cabinet of Ministers allocated ₴40 billion for Ukrainian drone manufacturers.

A new drone printed on a 3D printer has also been developed for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.