{"id":99803,"date":"2026-09-07T11:02:33","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/?p=99803"},"modified":"2026-09-07T11:07:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:07:34","slug":"intelligence-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/2026\/09\/intelligence-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukrainian intelligence officers test new AI system to coordinate UGVs and naval drones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ukrainian military intelligence<\/a> specialists are developing and testing an automated AI system for inter-operational command and intelligence. It is designed to support combined combat operations involving naval drones and ground robotic systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new development was discussed on the ‘Ukrainian Jenny meets…’ podcast by a Ukrainian Defence Intelligence (DIU) special forces operator using the call sign “Ninth” (\u201cDev\u2019yatyi\u201d), who commands the Chornomorskyi Legion maritime unit of the DIU\u2019s FERRATA active operations unit. In particular, \u201cNinth\u201d oversees the deployment of ground robotic systems and unmanned maritime vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the serviceman, the system is designed to bring different environments into a single operational loop: from one command post, it allows operators to coordinate both ground robotic systems and naval drones, synchronising their operations with the actions of special forces on the ground. \u201cWhat is being tested now will be an incredible system that will allow us to fight much more effectively,\u201d \u201cNinth\u201d said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The developers highlight a fundamental shift in the operational concept of unmanned systems. “Ninth” characterizes the exclusive use of drones as kamikaze weapons as an outdated technology, noting that the unit has advanced \u201cthree levels forward.\u201d This new technological tier targets more intricate maritime missions: the system\u2019s capabilities extend beyond merely destroying targets, enabling operators to remotely intercept, seize, and forcibly escort sanctioned or hostile vessels\u2014along with their cargo\u2014to Ukrainian ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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