War in Ukraine: in the Black Sea, Russia's First Optical Naval Drone

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Russian media have broadcasted images of a naval drone recently used by the army. Particular sign: it is equipped with an optical fiber, allowing to extend its range of action. Unlike radio links, this technology would make it more discreet in the Black Sea, where it would be used. - War in Ukraine: in the Black Sea, Russia's first optical naval drone (International).

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Russia is testing a new fiber optic naval drone in the Black Sea. Presented as a technological advance, however, this unmanned machine raises doubts as to its actual scope and operational efficiency.

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Moscow has deployed a small, unmanned, fibre-optic cable-controlled vessel whose actual capabilities remain uncertain.