Spider web: An Attack with far-reaching implications
By: Singh, Jagatbir
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BookPublisher: USI Journal Description: 155(640), Apr-Jun, 2025: p.271-281.Subject(s): Russo-Ukrainian, weaponisatiion of software, electronic warfare, AI, anti-drone system, smart logistics
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USI JournalSummary: The article examines Operation 'Spider web', a covert Ukrainian drone strike that penetrated deep into Russian territory, targeting strategic airbases with unprecedented precision. Blending elements of magical realism and cutting-edge warfare, the attack bypassed Russia's formidable air defence by launching first-person view drones from within its borders, employing smuggled commercial technology, remote control systems, and likely artificial intelligence-assisted targeting. This marked a tactical shift in modern conflict, demonstrating how low-cost, improvised systems can inflict high value damage. The article details the operational ingenuity, including clandestine transport, remote launches, and use of open-source autopilot frameworks. it underscores broader implications for airspace management, the vulnerability of rear areas, and the necessity of adaptive defence strategies. Drawing lessons for India, the article calls for regulatory oversight of drone manufacturing, enhancement of counter-drone capabilities, and a whole-of- nation approach to emerging threats. Ultimately, the operation exemplifies how technological innovation, not just firepower, is redefining warfare.- Reproduced
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The article examines Operation 'Spider web', a covert Ukrainian drone strike that penetrated deep into Russian territory, targeting strategic airbases with unprecedented precision. Blending elements of magical realism and cutting-edge warfare, the attack bypassed Russia's formidable air defence by launching first-person view drones from within its borders, employing smuggled commercial technology, remote control systems, and likely artificial intelligence-assisted targeting. This marked a tactical shift in modern conflict, demonstrating how low-cost, improvised systems can inflict high value damage. The article details the operational ingenuity, including clandestine transport, remote launches, and use of open-source autopilot frameworks. it underscores broader implications for airspace management, the vulnerability of rear areas, and the necessity of adaptive defence strategies. Drawing lessons for India, the article calls for regulatory oversight of drone manufacturing, enhancement of counter-drone capabilities, and a whole-of- nation approach to emerging threats. Ultimately, the operation exemplifies how technological innovation, not just firepower, is redefining warfare.- Reproduced
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