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Drones, robots & precision fire: Ukraine defies Russian juggernaut

The Defense News article analyzes how Ukraine is countering Russia’s offensives by leveraging drones, robotic systems and precision fires, illustrating a shift toward modern warfare. It also lists a broad catalog of missiles and air-defense systems from multiple countries to contextualize the global weapons landscape.

Why It Matters

The piece underscores a move toward unmanned systems and precision-strike capabilities that could influence future conflict warfare and defense strategies.

Timeline

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Publication of the Defense News article

April 20, 2026

Defense News published 'Drones, robots & precision fire: How Ukraine is defying Russian juggernaut, reinventing modern warfare'.

Russia's RS-28 Sarmat (Satan II) missile enters service

2023

The article notes Russia's RS-28 Sarmat Satan II missile with 'Service Start 2023' and 'Service End Present', indicating it entered service in 2023 and remains in active service.