The uncertain international context has fundamentally redefined the way to the wage war. In Israel as in Ukraine, drones are now taking a central place in these new conflicts. In view of this development, a technological race has registered. Four in the upcoming innovations could disturb the on -site balances.
More than three years after the start of the invasion in Ukraine, a new era of war has been set up: those of drones. Roman Cost, President of the Ukrainian Parliament’s Defense and Secret Service Commission, confirms it:
“Drones are now responsible for around 70 % of the material and human losses of both camps”, ” – Displays the RTS.
The great powers understood this: drones have become essential, but they are a handful of non-western actors who have the upper hand about these new technologies: Russia, Iran, Ukraine and China. These powers have a very special interest in the emerging conflicts. Israel or Ukraine play a crucial role in Taiwan. The United States, long in advance, are now exceeded and are now trying to do so catch upJust like France.
The decisive race for innovation has therefore started. La Dépêche presents the 4 most incredible innovations.
Aircraft “aircraft carrier” for drones
China introduced Jiutian Su-Ave to be the first “snobby” of the melodies. This machine-like marine aircraft carrier should actually be an unmanned drone itself, which weighs 25 meters with a start with 16 tons. It is a real bombardier that can bring in 6 tons of useful loads. The most amazing innovation? He will be able Set a swarm of 100 drones Coordinated by AI For strikes or monitoring missions. Indeed, it is very difficult for defense systems to intercept all suicide bombers in these quantities. However, the mother ship can be Susceptible to attacks Because of its relatively low speed (700 km/h) compared to rockets. The first test flights for Suns-Award are planned for this month of June 2025.
China’s first air motto ship, Jiutian SS-UAV, is planned for his maiden flight in June.
It can drive over 100 small drones or 1,000 kg of rockets with a range of 7,000 km with a 15,000 m high drive.
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Autonomous drones piloted by IA
Autonomous drones are no longer from science fiction. Semi-automatic drones are already being used massively on the Russian-Ukrainian front. These devices are used by hundreds in the swarm under human monitoring without being made individually for each individual decisions.
“For example, if an area is secured with six drones, everyone takes care of a certain part”, “,”, “,,” Anhony Larue explainsDirector IA at Thales.
These drones cooperate independently of each other and can adapt to situations. The most advanced projects work, especially for rockets that integrate parameters such as electrical consumption and avoidance of threats. These innovations ask ethical questions, e.g. B. What responsibility should we leave at AI?
“There are projects in relation to total or at least more radical strengthening, drones”, Alain de Nève, researcher at the Center for Security and Defense Studies (CESD)
Air drone
China develops a drone that both air and U -boat, “Feiyi”, the first of its kind. It is equipped with rear propellers to develop in the aquatic environment. After reaching the water surface, he uses his 4 motorized arms with propellers to withdraw. It can carry out surveillance, recognition or targeted strike missions. As soon as he is in the air in the air, he can return to the depths in 5 seconds, the time to jam and dive his arms. This drone enjoys increased discretion and enables impossible missions to carry out a classic drone. It is no coincidence that China is a pioneer of this new drone species because it prepares a possible confrontation with American underwater drones in Taiwan and this drone would have one strategic role.
Drone and Rafale
This week, Dassault presented a model for the first time on the Bourget Fair a model of a future stealth combat drone, Derived from the UCAS neuron (for unmanned combination air system). The peculiarity of this drone is that it will accompany the future Rafale F5 and be of unprecedented discretion.
“He will have a very high degree of discretion, he will be secret” BFMTV
It looks like a flying wing and its equipment is hidden in bars. Dassault relies a lot on stealth, but also on artificial intelligence to support the Co pilot of the Rafale who commands the drone. The purpose of this UCAS is to enter the enemy immune system. To make a preliminary hole so that the burst can then meet the main mission. This stealthy machine is planned for 2035, but its development began over 20 years ago. It testifies to the future of air struggles, many international actors also develop their stealthy drone.