Ukraine's intel reveals inside look at Russia’s new V2U strike drone
Photo: Intelligence shows what the new Russian V2U attack drone is made of (gur.gov.ua)
The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine has released the technical unpacking of the new Russian V2U strike drone, which is actively used in the Sumy sector.
The drone's special feature is the autonomous selection of targets using artificial intelligence.
The drone's computing system is based on the Chinese Leetop A203 minicomputer, which uses the powerful NVIDIA Jetson Orin module. It is responsible for image analysis and targeting.
Despite claims of domestic development, most of the V2U's components are of foreign origin. The drone has a GPS module in only one copy, probably due to the effective operation of Ukrainian electronic warfare systems.
This may indicate the use of alternative navigation - computer vision, when the drone compares the camera image with maps of the area.
The possibility of FPV control via LTE communication was also recorded. A Microdrive Tandem-4GS-OEM-11 modem was found in the drone's body, which works with a SIM card of a Ukrainian operator. Despite the Russian labeling, the device's component base is Chinese.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, the key components include a Japanese Sony sensor, an electromagnetic relay from Irish Te Connectivity, motors and servos from China, as well as SSDs and rangefinders made in China.
The investigation identified four companies, two of which are registered in Russia and two in China. They are the ones engaged in supplying parts and assembling drones.
Earlier, the Ukrainian intelligence disclosed the technical characteristics of other types of Russian weapons, including the S8000 Banderol cruise missile.
The missile was developed by the sanctioned Kronshtadt Joint Stock Company, and its main carrier is the Orion unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), also manufactured by the same company. In particular, Russia plans to adapt the missile for use from Mi-28N attack helicopters.
