Australia's Uncrewed Military Tech Could Attract Asian Navies
Analysts suggest that Australia's uncrewed planes, submarines, and drones could be appealing to Asian navies, indicating a potential shift in regional defense strategies.
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Analysts suggest that Australia's uncrewed planes, submarines, and drones could be appealing to Asian navies, indicating a potential shift in regional defense strategies.

A Russian uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) reportedly struck a petrol station in the city of Kramatorsk on Thursday afternoon, causing damage.

President Trump threatened to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany, citing disagreements with German officials, while also signaling a prolonged U.S. blockade against Iran which caused oil prices to surge.

Police conducted a major raid on a religious group in Crewe, UK, leading to several arrests. The operation targeted allegations of serious sexual offenses, modern slavery, and forced marriages within the community.

Taiwanese analysts are cautiously welcoming a new US Navy plan to deploy thousands of uncrewed surface vessels in the Indo-Pacific by 2030, believing it could complicate Beijing's military planning for Taiwan and strengthen deterrence, though they also warn of potential challenges.

A Chinese military magazine has proposed that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) could deploy its GJ-21 stealth attack drones to counter a potential swarm of uncrewed combat boats from Taiwan, a strategy inspired by Ukraine. The commentary appeared in Defence Review.
Russia has confirmed that it will not launch any crewed lunar missions for at least another ten years, indicating a significant delay in its human space exploration plans.

The Artemis II mission has successfully returned to Earth with a smooth splashdown in the Pacific Ocean after its historic lunar flyby, setting new distance records. Recovery operations for the Orion capsule began immediately, as NASA officials and political figures, including former President Trump, lauded the achievement and emphasized its significance for future human space exploration to the Moon and Mars amidst a growing space race with China.

The astronauts of the Artemis II mission orbited the Moon, reached the farthest point, and saw areas of the far side of the Moon that no human eye has ever seen before.

As NASA’s record-breaking Artemis mission bolsters the US path back to the moon, China’s bid to land astronauts there by 2030 is taking on greater geopolitical significance and putting pressure on…
NASA’s lunar success sharpens focus on China’s 2030 crewed landing goal The Straits Times
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) has been credited with powering the first crewed mission around the Moon in five decades. This highlights the company's critical role in advanced space exploration endeavors.

The Artemis II mission successfully executed a critical engine burn, propelling its crewed Orion spacecraft out of Earth's orbit and onto a trajectory towards the Moon, marking a significant milestone in NASA's return to lunar exploration.

NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years, has successfully launched with four astronauts now racing towards the Moon, though they have encountered a significant issue with the Orion capsule's space toilet, a problem also reported by Lithuanian media as a 'big issue' in the capsule.

NASA has successfully launched the Artemis II mission, carrying four astronauts on the first human journey to the moon in over 50 years. The mission completed its initial phase and entered Earth's orbit, marking a significant step in NASA's program to return humans to the Moon.
The Artemis 2 mission, featuring the world's most powerful rocket and the Orion spacecraft, is a crucial test for NASA's technology before a planned human landing on the Moon. This crewed flight marks the first such mission in decades, aiming to orbit the Moon.

NASA is in the final stages of preparing for the Artemis II mission, its first crewed flight around the Moon, with international partners like Spain contributing to the Orion service module. The mission aims to advance lunar discoveries and future Mars exploration, with detailed procedures for astronaut flights and public excitement building for the historic launch.

Preparations for NASA's historic Artemis II crewed flight around the Moon are intensifying, with the agency holding a news conference to provide updates on launch preparations for the mission, which aims to send a four-member crew on a lunar voyage.

Russia plans to launch its new generation crewed space capsule for human missions by 2028, which will replace the well-known Soyuz capsules.
Financial expert Dave Ramsey offered blunt advice to a woman seeking to recover $70,000 owed to her from her father's 2015 estate, suggesting she may be unable to collect the debt.

Korean Air announced it is fast-tracking the development of next-generation, AI-enabled high-speed target uncrewed aerial vehicles. This acceleration follows the successful completion of a key system requirements review.
Junk bond buyers are increasingly refusing to accept 'J. Crewed' terms, a practice where companies strip assets from bondholders, signaling a shift in investor demands and market dynamics within the high-yield debt sector.

NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft for a crewed moon mission have been returned to the launch pad, with the agency targeting an April 1 launch after previous delays for the first crewed flyby in over half a century.

A new community grocery store has opened in Crewe, designed to offer affordable food options and bridge the gap between traditional food banks and supermarkets to help residents reduce their food expenses.

NASA has cleared its Artemis II moon rocket for an April 1st launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs, with officials confirming the mission is on track for as soon as April.
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NASA has successfully remedied technical malfunctions with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket designated for the Artemis 2 lunar mission, and continues to plan for a human-crewed launch.

A new report suggests that North Korean military forces are gaining experience in uncrewed aerial warfare through the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which is likely to shape Pyongyang’s future drone development and production.

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NASA is now looking at an April launch at the earliest for Artemis II, its first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.
Shield AI's Hivemind AI pilot successfully flew Anduril's YFQ-44A uncrewed aircraft for the first time in a test over the Mojave Desert, as part of a program to develop future Air Force uncrewed wingmen.
The Artemis 1 mission has provided breathtaking views of the Moon and Earth from space, showcasing the successful uncrewed test flight around the lunar orbit.

NASA is targeting March 6 to launch four astronauts on the Artemis II mission, marking the first human venture to the moon since 1972 for a ten-day lunar fly-by.

When Both Sides Go Quiet Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance There is a political instinct that I’ve developed over the last few decade or so: when both parties are shouting, it’s business as usual. When both parties go quiet, pay attention, because something ugly is probably getting passed or covered up, and the American taxpayer is likely footing the bill of consequences. Few public controversies in recent memory have generated as much bipartisan distrust as the handling of the Epstein files. Republicans accused Democrats of failing to pursue full transparency while President Biden was in office. Now Democrats accuse Republicans of withholding or slow-walking the release of the complete records. The blame shifts with political control, but the underlying fact pattern remains the same: both parties have figures of influence whose names have surfaced in connection with Epstein’s orbit. That reality complicates the politics of accountability and fuels public suspicion that neither side is entirely comfortable with full disclosure. What should have been a straightforward matter of transparency, identifying networks of power, influence, and possible criminal complicity, has instead unfolded as a slow humiliating drip of redactions, procedural delays, partial disclosures and cagey congressional testimony. Each release seems to raise more questions than it resolves. These questions revolve around sex trafficking, exploitation, abuse of minors, coercion and manipulation, elite complicity, obstruction of justice, etc. But the deeper damage taking place now is not only about the crimes associated with Jeffrey Epstein. It is about institutional response. If only one political party had meaningful exposure to the scandal, the other would likely have been far more relentless in demanding transparency. But this is different. Despite Democrats harping on the files now, they were quiet in the years prior to Trump’s second term and, because Epstein’s connections span media, finance, academia, and politics, the discomfort still appears bipartisan. And that is precisely what unsettles me. When both political parties fail to press aggressively on something meaningful, especially something morally explosive, it often suggests that the issue cuts deeper than surface narratives allow. Bipartisan hesitation can signal overlapping vulnerability. Silence across the aisle is rarely accidental. The horror here is not just what may have occurred in private circles of power, but the perception that the institutions tasked with accountability are reluctant to fully illuminate it. Justice delayed in cases involving elites feels less like procedural caution and more like reputational risk management. Whether or not that perception is entirely fair, it is corrosive. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer Kathryn Ruemmler announced her resignation after new emails with Epstein came to light, prompting internal pressure at the firm. British political figure Peter Mandelson resigned from the House of Lords and the Labour Party, and Scotland Yard has opened a criminal investigation into his ties with Epstein. In Norway, parliament has launched an external inquiry into prominent diplomats for their connections to Epstein, and police are investigating corruption allegations against former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland and others. 🔥 50% OFF FOR LIFE: Using this coupon entitles you to 50% off an annual subscription to Fringe Finance for life: Get 50% off forever Across Europe, these disclosures have triggered formal probes, resignations, and institutional reviews that contrast sharply with the relative lack of accountability for high-profile figures in the United States, where calls for investigations and resignations have largely stalled. I mean, is Les Wexner really allowed to just walk around free at this point? How can that be possible? How are Kimbal Musk and Elon Musk allowed to remain on Tesla’s board? Why isn’t Bill Gates being hauled in front of congress? I have long argued that Americans should apply the same “when both parties agree, the American public is getting screwed” scrutiny to monetary policy for a similar reason. It is one of the few areas where both major political parties display remarkable convergence. While they wage visible battles over cultural issues and tax rates, they tend to align on central banking frameworks, large scale liquidity interventions, and deficit tolerance. Like other cover-ups, that alignment deserves examination. Monetary policy operates largely outside daily partisan warfare, yet it shapes purchasing power, asset prices, debt burdens, and wealth distribution. When balance sheets expand aggressively and markets are repeatedly stabilized during downturns, the effects are uneven. Asset holders often benefit first and most. Meanwhile, wage earners experience the lagging side effects such as inflationary pressure, higher living costs, and diminished purchasing power. Supporters of Modern Monetary Theory argue that sovereign currency systems provide more fiscal flexibility than traditionally assumed. Critics counter that, in practice, repeated interventions risk entrenching a cycle in which gains are privatized and losses are socialized. When markets rise, the wealth effect accrues to those with substantial exposure. When markets falter, public backstops prevent collapse. The middle class absorbs the inflationary residue. And the wealth gap widens: The structural similarity matters. When both parties avoid aggressive debate on a policy that materially burdens the average American, it raises the same instinctive question of what incentives are being protected. Monetary policy may not carry the visceral grotesqueness of the Epstein scandal, but it carries long term economic consequences that most Americans don’t know they are bearing, and don’t understand that they are being lied to about. The comparison is not moral equivalence. It is structural parallel. In one case, alleged networks of power may be shielded by mutual hesitation. In the other, a financial architecture persists with limited democratic scrutiny because challenging it would destabilize shared political comfort. In both cases, bipartisan alignment dampens confrontation. Two forms of silence. Two different domains. Both revealing. Foreign policy, particularly the authorization and funding of wars, has often followed a similar pattern. While domestic issues produce loud partisan divides, military interventions abroad frequently pass with overwhelming support from leadership in both parties. Public debate may flare at the margins, but institutional consensus tends to solidify quickly once action begins. History shows that major military engagements, from post 9/11 authorizations to prolonged overseas conflicts, have often been backed by broad congressional majorities. The initial votes are decisive. The funding continues year after year. Only later, when costs mount and public opinion shifts, does meaningful dissent emerge. By then, strategic commitments and financial obligations are deeply entrenched. Again, the pattern is not about moral equivalence between policy domains. It is about incentives. When both political parties converge quickly on matters involving immense money, immense power, or immense liability, scrutiny tends to narrow rather than widen. And when scrutiny narrows at the highest levels, the public’s role shifts from participant to spectator. When both political parties fail to address something meaningful, when they close ranks instead of competing for exposure, the public should not assume the issue is trivial. More often, it suggests the truth behind the surface may be larger and more consequential than advertised. Democracies depend not just on disagreement, but on adversarial pressure. When that pressure disappears, citizens are right to lean in, not tune out. When both sides go quiet, the story is rarely over. As the Epstein files are showing, it may simply run far deeper than we are being shown. Now read: Today's Epstein’s Records Destroy Official Narratives Our Liquidity Addiction Continues Do DOJ Docs Show Epstein Death Notice A Day Early? The Hijacking Of Bitcoin: Epstein’s Hidden Network Why America’s Two-Party System Will Never Threaten the True Political Elites QTR’s Disclaimer: Please read my full legal disclaimer on my About page here. This post represents my opinions only. In addition, please understand I am an idiot and often get things wrong and lose money. I may own or transact in any names mentioned in this piece at any time without warning. Contributor posts and aggregated posts have been hand selected by me, have not been fact checked and are the opinions of their authors. They are either submitted to QTR by their author, reprinted under a Creative Commons license with my best effort to uphold what the license asks, or with the permission of the author. This is not a recommendation to buy or sell any stocks or securities, just my opinions. I often lose money on positions I trade/invest in. 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Footballer Tom Lowery expresses his strong desire to avoid experiencing relegation again, having previously faced it with Crewe in 2022.
Nine individuals have been arrested in Crewe, UK, following raids on an Ahmadi group in connection with allegations of modern slavery and rape.
Former President Trump has stated his belief that the United States has a chance to achieve a crewed Moon landing before his potential next presidency concludes.

Officers from Cheshire Police and neighboring forces conducted raids on three properties in Crewe as part of an ongoing modern slavery investigation.

HD Hyundai announced an expansion of its collaboration with US partners in naval and uncrewed vessel technologies, including signing an MoU with Anduril Industries, following its participation in Sea Air Space 2026.
Ukraine is increasingly deploying ground robots for both logistical and combat missions, with President Zelenskiy announcing the first recapture of an enemy position entirely by uncrewed systems.
NASA is advocating for the Moon as an essential intermediate step for future crewed missions, aiming to increase the frequency of such expeditions following the success of Artemis 2. This comes as former President Trump expresses interest in Mars exploration.

The crew of the Artemis II mission has successfully returned to Earth after completing their debut crewed test flight around the moon, concluding a 10-day mission and paving the way for future lunar explorations.
NASA releases new ‘Earthset’ and eclipse images taken during historic flyby of the moon CNN

The Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed lunar fly-by in over 50 years, is preparing for its 'fireball' re-entry and splashdown off the coast of San Diego, California, on Friday, capping a nearly 10-day mission as the crew returns to Earth with significant discoveries.

The Artemis II mission successfully flew past the Moon's far side, with astronauts releasing iconic 'Earthset' photographs. This success highlights the mission's achievements and intensifies focus on China's 2030 crewed lunar landing goal.

China has successfully completed the maiden flight of a hydrogen-fuelled cargo plane, marking a significant step in its green aviation efforts with a 7.5-tonne uncrewed aircraft.

The Orion spacecraft carrying the Artemis II crew has successfully executed a key thruster firing, propelling it out of Earth's orbit and officially beginning its journey toward the Moon, marking the first human departure from Earth orbit since 1972. Astronauts are now en route for the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years.

Nasa launch first crewed mission around the moon in 50 years.

A literary piece discusses the character Nel Stevens from the novel 'More Confessions of a Screwed-Up Fortysomething,' portraying her as a relatable, exhausted, rather than inspired, modern Bridget Jones.

Canadian comedy icon Mary Walsh looks back at her life and career in a new memoir, including her famous ambushes of prime ministers and politicians as her character Marg Delahunty, Princess Warrior.

NASA is preparing for its first crewed Moon mission in 50 years, Artemis, with experts discussing its strategic importance for a competitive edge with China and potential lunar discoveries, while the crew reveals personal items and the mission's broader implications for future space exploration to Mars.

The four-person crew of the Artemis II mission, including Commander Reid Wiseman, has arrived at the Florida launch site, preparing for the first crewed lunar journey in 53 years and sharing their feelings and hopes before the planned launch.
The US State Department organized a tour showcasing cutting-edge space industry technology for foreign media, ahead of the first crewed launch of the American-led international lunar exploration project, Artemis.

EU officials accuse Russia of providing intelligence and drones to Iran for attacks on US targets, while Russia vehemently denies these allegations, specifically dismissing reports of delivering drones as 'media lies'.

"Madyar" Provdi, Ukraine's top drone commander, has pioneered uncrewed warfare methods aimed at debilitating Russia's army, techniques that NATO has yet to master.
Northrop Grumman has conducted tests of autonomous flight technology, utilizing software developed by Shield AI to advance capabilities in uncrewed aerial systems.
Anduril Industries is investing in a streamlined factory design to enable the mass production of uncrewed fighter aircraft, signaling a shift towards more efficient defense manufacturing.

The NCAA Tournament Selection Committee screwed St. John's, but it doesn't make a bit of difference, according to former SJU star Metta World Peace ...
An article provides guidance on how individuals can manage the financial burden of caring for a parent with dementia while simultaneously saving for a child's college education, offering strategies to protect personal savings.

Israel said one of its F-35 fighter jets, known as an Adir, had downed another crewed plane over Tehran, the Iranian capital. Iran did not immediately comment.

NASA has successfully repaired its Artemis 2 rocket, keeping the mission on track for a potential crewed launch to the Moon in April, marking the first such mission in over 50 years.

The fighter jets were operating over Jordanian airspace when they shot down an uncrewed aerial system in defence of Jordan.
NASA has announced the cancellation of the crewed lunar landing for its Artemis III mission, a significant change to its ambitious space exploration plans.

China unveils 2026 crewed space plan as lunar landing program advances toward 2030; Pakistani astronaut flight scheduled Global Times
A 52-year-old man expresses profound sadness and despair over the disappearance of fireflies and horned lizards, attributing it to environmental degradation and telling his children they will need to apologize for his generation's actions in 30 years.

NASA is aiming for a March 6 launch date for the Artemis II crewed mission to the Moon, though the agency cautioned that additional preparation time might be necessary.

China’s first man in space, Yang Liwei, has officially retired from active duty, but he has not stopped training and remains ready to don a spacesuit again if needed. He said in a CCTV interview on Saturday that the country’s first group of astronauts had been grounded in October according to regulations, but “if our motherland needs us, we can resume flights”. Yang, now a deputy chief designer for China’s crewed space programme, was the first Chinese national to reach Earth’s orbit in 2003. On...
Over 500 officers raided the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe, UK, arresting 10 members, including their spiritual leader, on allegations of rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Police in Crewe, England, raided the headquarters of the AROPL religious group, arresting nine individuals on suspicion of rape, slavery, and forced marriages.
Donald Trump stated that the US has 'a shot' at achieving a crewed Moon landing before his current presidential term concludes.

Saildrone, a maritime defense company, has introduced a new class of uncrewed surface vessels specifically designed for anti-submarine warfare, featuring a range of nearly 15,000 km.

A heated debate is ongoing in Munich regarding installations like treehouses, swings, and benches screwed into trees, particularly in front of a church, questioning whether they are natural architecture or plant cruelty.

The Artemis II crew members have shared their diverse experiences and impressions following their historic Moon mission, detailing the spacecraft's performance, the intense re-entry, and the profound personal impact of their journey. They recounted moments from the mission, including the splashdown and the bond formed among them.

The Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey around the Moon since Apollo, has successfully completed its return, with astronauts capturing 7,000 photos and the Orion spacecraft re-entering Earth's atmosphere at high speeds, opening the path for permanent human presence in space.

The Artemis II mission was largely flawless, but significant obstacles remain before a crewed Moon landing can be achieved.
The crew of Artemis II is bracing for a critical and dangerous high-speed re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. Close attention is being paid to the Orion spacecraft's heat shield, which experienced issues during the uncrewed Artemis I mission.

NASA's successful Artemis-II mission has intensified focus on China's ambitious goal to achieve a crewed moon landing by 2030. Beijing has already demonstrated significant progress in lunar exploration with robotic sample returns.
Hermeus Corp., an Atlanta-based aerospace startup specializing in uncrewed supersonic and hypersonic fighter jets, has successfully secured $350 million in a new funding round. This investment significantly boosts the company's valuation and development efforts.

The Artemis II mission continues its journey to the Moon, with astronauts capturing and sharing breathtaking images of Earth from space, engaging in various activities including refuting flat-Earth theories, and navigating in-flight challenges, marking significant progress in this historic crewed mission.

NASA's Artemis II mission, set to be the first crewed lunar orbit in over five decades, continues its preparations, including the development of a $23 million toilet system, as astronauts anticipate potential challenges with waste management during their journey.
China's ambitious crewed lunar program is targeting an astronaut landing on the Moon by the year 2030, signaling its growing capabilities in space exploration.

U.S. President Donald Trump made a historic appearance at the Supreme Court for arguments concerning birthright citizenship, a policy central to his immigration stance, with new reports questioning the case's overall significance.

NASA is preparing for its Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon in decades, with the countdown underway for a potential April 1 launch. The mission aims to send four astronauts on a roughly 10-day journey to test the Orion spacecraft systems, pave the way for future lunar landings, and is key to a U.S. goal of establishing a permanent lunar station.

NASA has officially begun its countdown for the Artemis II mission, marking humanity's first crewed launch to the Moon in over 50 years, with preparations continuing for a historic launch from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center aimed for Wednesday evening.
The US Navy has deployed Ukrainian-style Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) drone boats to the Middle East for patrols against Iran, marking the first operational use of these unmanned vessels for surveillance or potential attacks.

The four astronauts selected for Nasa’s Artemis II mission have arrived in Florida, entering the final phase of preparations for the first crewed journey toward the Moon in more than five decades, with the mission on track for an early April launch.
NASA has announced plans to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft in 2028, designed to deploy exploration helicopters on Mars, alongside its ongoing efforts to establish crewed bases on the Moon.

South Korean prosecutors have indicted three executives of a drone manufacturing company on charges of repeatedly sending uncrewed aerial vehicles into North Korea, allegedly escalating inter-Korean tensions.

NASA's SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft for the crewed Artemis 2 moon mission have returned to the launch pad, targeting an April 1 launch despite previous delays and ongoing technical issues like fuel leaks. The mission is part of a new space race, now with Chinese competition.

The Jones Act dictates that only ships made in the United States can transport cargo between U.S. ports. Such vessels, which must also be crewed by Americans, charge customers more than foreign ships.

A new type of autonomous helicopter has been seen operating on the Type 075 amphibious assault ship, possibly improving the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) capabilities in the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea. Mainland state broadcaster CCTV on Thursday released a video explaining the operational capabilities of China’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship. It showed a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the ship with folding rotors that appeared to be slightly smaller than the PLA’s...

Scientists in China and Germany have identified four possible landing sites for China’s first crewed mission to the moon in an area that has also been of interest to Nasa, with a new study confirming four specific locations in the lunar Rimae Bode region as prime candidates for the 2030 mission.
European probes have detected the impact of a solar flare on Mars' atmosphere, revealing how solar storms can disrupt the planet's environment and potentially affect future crewed missions.

Roscosmos has finished repairs on a Baikonur launchpad's service cabin, which was damaged on November 27 during a crewed Soyuz launch to the International Space Station.

NASA announced it will add an additional crewed mission to the Artemis program before attempting a high-risk crewed landing on the Moon, signifying a change in the program's approach.

Anupam Mittal, a judge on Shark Tank India, publicly criticized AI founders for a 'screwed up' equity split that led to them losing a deal on the show.
The Artemis II mission, which will be the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years, is anticipated to launch in February as a precursor to a future lunar landing.
The Indian Coast Guard has intercepted a suspicious foreign vessel inside India’s Exclusive Economic Zone, around 115 nautical miles west of Dwarka. The boat, identified as Al Mukhtar, had four Iranian crew members and was found carrying 200 cartons of smuggled foreign-brand cigarettes. The vessel has been taken into custody.
Ratel Robotics said it had adapted one of its ground robot models to carry and launch fiber-optic drones. Ratel Robotics A Ukrainian arms maker said one of its ground robots can now launch fiber-optic aerial drones. It said the robot can launch them closer to the front without putting operators at risk. "Everything is as safe as possible for all people performing this mission," the CEO told Business Insider. A Ukrainian arms company says it has modified one of its ground robots to carry and launch unjammable fiber-optic drones. Ukrainian forces can put the drones in the air closer to the front without exposing pilots. Ratel Robotics shared a video this week of its Ratel H model robot equipped with a protected box. In the clip, the launcher opens up and releases a small drone connected to a fiber-optic cable. The uncrewed ground vehicle functions as a mobile launch point. CEO Taras Ostapchuk told Business Insider the "ground robot becomes like a base station" for the up to four drones that it can carry. Those bases are typically human-operated launch points, where pilots need to be closer to danger to put the drone in the air. Ostapchuk said that the ground robot can drop off operators at a safe location and then continue toward the front to launch the drones. The operators remotely controlling it and the fiber-optic drones can hang back "in the safest place possible." The aim is that "everything is as safe as possible for all people performing this mission," the CEO said. Fiber-optic drones, which receive signals by a thin cable rather than radio links, have become central to the war because they can't be jammed by electronic warfare like other drones — though their range is limited and the cable can be cut or snagged. Fiber-optic drones can't be jammed by electronic warfare. Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images It is unclear how many of Ratel Robotics' systems have been adapted for this mission or whether they are already in the field. Drone carriers are not necessarily a new concept. For instance, Ukrainian soldiers say Russia is using its medium-sized strike drones to fly smaller drones into battle like "an aircraft carrier." Ground robots account for only a small share of Ukraine's drone missions, but the technology is becoming more prolific. New Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov said this week that Ukrainian forces carried out more than 7,000 combat and logistics missions with ground robotic systems in January. He added that production and upgrades are accelerating. Ukraine uses its fleet of ground robots for many different missions, including carrying ammunition and gear, evacuating wounded soldiers, laying mines, demining, firing on Russian positions, and exploding near targets. Ukraine uses robots for a host of uses, including firing at Russian positions and carrying wounded troops. Serhii Mykhalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images The Ratel H can carry more than 880 pounds and can travel more than 37 miles. The company says it is multipurpose, able to transport cargo and evacuate wounded soldiers. The robot can also be equipped with weaponry and electronic warfare systems. The West is paying close attention to Ukraine's fight, seeking to learn lessons about what it would need to fight Russia. Ground robots are drawing close scrutiny in the West. Western militaries have fielded similar systems, but not at this scale or across so many roles, and Ukrainian companies are pushing the technology forward. Read the original article on Business Insider