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A recent Pentagon-test revealed massive gaps in the US readiness regarding drone attacks.
A recent Pentagon-test revealed massive gaps in the US readiness regarding drone attacks.
What is happening?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed plans for a groundbreaking military agreement with US President Donald Trump.
The proposed “mega deal” would see the US purchasing Ukraine’s battle-tested drones, while Kyiv in turn would buy a range of American-made weapons.
Sharing Warzone Expertise
In an exclusive interview with The Post, Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine is ready to share everything it’s learned during its longer-than-three-year war with Russia.
The goal is to help the US and NATO catch up in the evolving landscape of modern warfare.
The US Drone Gap
While Ukraine’s drone tactics have shocked Russian defenses, experts say America’s drone capabilities are alarmingly outdated.
Officials warn that both China and Russia have pulled ahead, and that US forces remain unequipped to effectively deploy or defend against today’s most advanced UAVs.
Ukraine’s Long-Range Strike Prowess
Ukrainian drones have showcased impressive reach and precision.
Recent attacks have included missions that struck Russian targets up to 800 miles (nearly 1300 km) over the border, taking out bombers and missile plants.
Operation Spiderweb and Other Daring Strikes
Last month, Ukraine launched one of its boldest drone offensives to date.
Codenamed “Operation Spiderweb,” the campaign involved 117 drones targeting four separate Russian military bases, disabling dozens of aircraft.
Game-Changing Naval Drone Success
In May, Ukraine achieved another milestone: a marine drone successfully downed a Russian Su-30 fighter jet over the Black Sea.
It was a historic first and a signal of how drone technology is reshaping both aerial and maritime military strategy in real time.
Kyiv’s Open Offer to NATO
Ukraine is also in talks with Denmark, Norway, and Germany to share its drone warfare knowledge.
“We will be ready to share this experience,” he said, reinforcing Kyiv’s role as a frontline innovator in modern combat.
US Soldiers Fail Drone Test
A Pentagon test event in Alaska last month exposed major gaps in America’s readiness.
Soldiers and defense contractors repeatedly failed to shoot down drones — or even get them airborne.
Some UAVs struck unintended targets, revealing critical deficiencies in current US training and tech.
Cutting Through the Red Tape
In response, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued new orders to slash bureaucratic delays hampering drone development.
He acknowledged that America has fallen behind while adversaries churn out cheap, effective UAVs by the millions.
