Ukrainian DELTA combat system coordinated 50+ drones in NATO maritime exercise
Ukraine's Defense Ministry says the DELTA situation awareness system coordinated aerial, maritime, and land drones, and integrated with allied technologies.
On 21 October, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported that the country’s Naval Forces have participated for the first time in REPMUS 24, NATO’s largest exercise focusing on unmanned systems in maritime operations. The exercise took place near the Tróia peninsula in Portugal from 9 September to 27 September 2024.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry says that during the REPMUS 24 exercise, the Ukrainian military demonstrated the capabilities of their DELTA combat system, which successfully coordinated the operations of over 50 unmanned vehicles of various types, including underwater, surface, ground, and aerial drones. The system’s versatility was further highlighted by its ability to connect with and receive location data from a German “robodog” called Robotics-L, developed by Rheinmetall.
Deputy Minister of Defense Kateryna Chernohorenko said,
“A series of NATO events involving Ukraine this year proves how valuable our military’s innovative developments are to Western partners. Joint maneuvers with NATO, such as REPMUS 24, not only facilitate the exchange of experience but also increase the level of interaction between Ukraine and our partners.”
According to the Ministry, the DELTA system demonstrated its interoperability by integrating with other combat systems during the exercise. This integration enabled data exchange and differentiation between “friend” and “foe,” significantly improving operational management and enhancing coordination among exercise participants.
The exercise covered a range of tasks, including combating submarines, neutralizing sea mines, and protecting critical underwater infrastructure.
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