USA: Checkmate movement in Ukraine

 Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

With a fast pace and determination, the Western powers decided late; they were preparing to upgrade the quality of Ukraine's arsenal.

The advantages of the decision are significant as there is no risk of downing any modern western warplanes, which would be a disgrace to the war industry.

But most importantly, the Russians would be fighting flying robots.

The news.

"US offers MQ-9 Reaper Drones to Ukraine! General Atomics ready to sell 'cutting-edge' UAV for $1 — WSJ", according to an International Media article whose highlights are:

"General Atomics, a leading US drone manufacturer, has offered to sell the Ukrainian government two MQ-9 Reaper drones for one dollar.

The MQ-9 Reaper is a ground-breaking drone with impressive speed and range and boasts unparalleled operational flexibility. The American arms manufacturer is reportedly offering this advanced drone to Ukraine for one dollar.

According to the letter obtained by the Wall Street Journal, in addition to the one dollar, the agreement calls for Kyiv to pay about $10 million for the preparation and development of the aircraft in Ukraine, as well as $8 million annually for maintenance and maintenance of older models of drones.

The satellite antenna and sensors of an NOAA-NASA flight demonstrator, 2005

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NASA Altair. A satellite antenna, electro-optical/infrared, and ocean color sensors (front) were among the payloads installed on the Altair for the NOAA-NASA UAV flight demonstration.

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The satellite antenna and sensors of an NOAA-NASA flight demonstrator, 2005

 

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The Reaper can be armed and has a wingspan of about 66 feet. It can stay in the air for more than 24 hours.

An older model of the drone, the MQ-9A Block 1 aircraft, offered by the company would typically cost several million dollars each.

Gray Eagle and Reaper drones, produced by General Atomics, would allow Ukrainian forces to target and monitor Russian troops from a safer distance.

The White House is reluctant to supply the Gray Eagles, which are currently operated by the US military, as officials believe that if the aircraft is shot down, its sensitive equipment, such as the camera, could end up in Russian hands.

The US Air Force flies Reapers, which are larger and can carry a heavier payload.

"War starts when you want it, but it doesn't end when you want it."

Niccolo Machiavelli, 1469-1527, Italian political philosopher

The proposed plan would include a ground control station allowing the drones to operate almost anywhere.

Opinion.

So everyone will be happy except perhaps the Russians, who see the time spent lavishly on valuable war material and personnel in an undeclared war.

Of course, We do not underestimate a great (the Second) superpower of the world. 

We must respect an adversary and leave a bridge we have not blown up for his safe retreat, which he in his army can call a strategic reorganization. 

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