Public mobile networks are being weaponized for combat drone operations
On June 1, 2025, Ukraine launched a coordinated drone strike on five airfields inside Russia, disabling or destroying aircrafts. The attack involved more than 100 drones carrying explosive payloads and targeting aircraft on the ground. The drones used mobile networks to transmit telemetry, receive instructions, and send back images during the operation, highlighting the integration of civilian mobile networks into combat drone operations. Types of UAV Communication Systems (Source: Enea) Enea researchers examined the progression … More
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