Ukraine replicates the HIMARS effect, and the Flamingo cruise missile outmatches the US Tomahawk

[Starmix]

According to the report, Ukrainian engineers are developing drones that can replicate the battlefield impact of the U.S.-supplied HIMARS or High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to hit Russian targets, it has been reported. Ukrainska Pravda and its defense news affiliate Oboronka reported that Kyiv is drawing on the midrange unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in response to Russia’s countermeasures against HIMARS rockets, which render them less effective.

The report also stated that intelligence analyst Illia Bolharyn wrote that Ukraine had been forced to produce other ways to attack Russian forces at the same distance and accuracy as the American systems by using drones, which can cause the HIMARS effect. U.S.-supplied HIMARS have been a cornerstone of Ukraine’s long-range strike capability since Kyiv received its first system in June 2022 and has since taken delivery of at least 38 others, although this figure could be higher. Mounted on trucks, the highly mobile systems can strike targets up to 80 miles away, and have proved effective in hitting Russian logistical hubs, command posts, and ammunition depots.

While Russian countermeasures are reducing their effectiveness, developments in domestic drone technology in Ukraine could fill the gap. Faced with Russian HIMARS countermeasures and ammunition shortages, Ukrainian weapons engineers are working on midrange drones that could be controlled over tens or even hundreds of miles and can carry warheads weighing up to 220 pounds, Ukrainska Pravda reported. A mass deployment of these drones could partly replicate the HIMARS effect in striking Russian command posts, logistics, and equipment.

In addition, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine now produces more than 60% of its long-range weapons domestically. Fire Point representatives say the missile may not meet some standards, but no one cares.

 

[gwolf666]

From my perspective, the innovation in military technology that Ukraine is developing, especially in drones capable of replicating the effect of HIMARS systems, is truly remarkable. This demonstrates great adaptability and creativity on the part of Ukrainian engineers, who are seeking ways to counter Russian limitations and threats. The ability to control these drones at long distances and with significant payloads can shift the balance on the battlefield, allowing Ukraine to maintain its resilience and breach enemy defenses. Furthermore, the fact that Ukraine produces more than 60% of its long-range weapons domestically reflects a strong spirit of self-sufficiency and determination, which could be crucial for sustaining its military effort in the long term. Undoubtedly, these technological advancements exemplify how modern warfare adapts rapidly and requires constant innovation.

 

[Starmix]

Ukrainian people are brilliant, especially their troops, engineers, and their President, Zelenskyy. Their investors are now replicating the HIMARIS effect since the USA has not yet decided if they will send HIMARIS to Ukraine.

 

[kit_hung]

The Ukrainian story is an example of how warfare is changing and technology is being used as a new weapon. For a long time, the American HIMARS has been a vital weapon for Ukraine, helping it strike long-range targets such as command posts and ammo depots. But now Russia has put in place countermeasures that reduce its effectiveness, and that’s where Ukrainian designers come up with the idea of using drones.

Midrange UAVs can create the “HIMARS effect” without relying so much on American rockets. These drones can travel long distances and carry large warheads of up to 220 pounds. With mass deployment, they can disrupt Russian logistics and equipment to the same extent as the HIMARS. This is a way to fill the gap created by shortages and countermeasures.