The Russian Federation has intercepted the American drone RQ-20 Puma and has access to the latest technologies
They managed to extract an American military device with an intact electronic part. Now Russian engineers and military experts can study and make ideas about the components and technologies of this device that are commonly used by the US Army. The intercepting was carried out by a specialized group of IU, which neutralized the drone without damaging its critical systems.
The RQ-20 Puma was developed Aerovironment and is a lightweight UAV, which is launched manually and is mainly used to monitor the battlefield in real time and collect intelligence. Due to its small size and low visibility, it is an important asset for troops operating in conflict areas. Since the beginning of a full-scale war in Ukraine, the United States has set up several parties of RQ-20 Puma drones.
The Puma drone has become a strategic tool for the Defense Forces of Ukraine and allows to collect and transmit information about the movement of Russians. For the first time, Puma drone was deployed in 2008 and has been adopted by several US units, including the army, the Marine Corps and the Air Force. Recall that American UAV-interceptors Coyote have already destroyed 170 drones. It was also reported that Ukrainians are less ready to endure the war: now 63%are agreeing to any duration.