The U.S. deploys a Drone specifically for Ukraine (!)

[speak easy]

This is an easier to use variant of the kamikaze Switchblade 600. 120 will be in Ukraine by the end of the month.

Meet the 'Phoenix Ghost', the US Air Force's new drone perfect for Ukraine's war against Russia

"The Phoenix Ghost is this was rapidly developed by the Air Force, in response, specifically to Ukrainian requirements,” a senior defense official told reporters. “This is a great example of adapting to their needs in real time.”

WASHINGTON: The latest $800 million arms package for Ukraine includes a unique new item — the Phoenix Ghost tactical drone, a never-before revealed system designed by the US Air Force that will now prove its mettle on the battlefields of Ukraine.

The United States will provide more than 121 Phoenix Ghost Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems, which are manufactured by AEVEX Aerospace, the Pentagon announced today.

https://breakingdefense.com/2022/04/meet-phoenix-ghost-the-us-air-forces-new-drone-designed-for-ukraines-war-with-russia/

The Ghost of Kyiv won't even need a plane to fly these babies.

[Make7]

1. "the Phoenix Ghost was 'developed before' Russia's Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine"

Earlier today, a senior defense official said the new drone “was rapidly developed by the Air Force in response, specifically, to Ukrainian requirements.” However, in a later briefing, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby walked back that characterization, stating that the Phoenix Ghost was “developed before” Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.

“It was developed for a set of requirements that very closely match what the Ukrainians need right now in Donbas,” he said.

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2. "was rapidly developed by the Air Force, in response, specifically to Ukrainian requirements"

If you are going to say that to reporters, you better be right.

[brer cat]

3. The original quote was from an unnamed source.

Not a good look.

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4. "a senior defense official told reporters"

The Pentagon does not usually name their officials.

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8. was his last name flynn?

just askin......

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9. could be that it's sw was rapidly modified.....

To make it less dependent on us assetts or ground comms, or even dumbed out for security reasons so its mission was narrowed.

lots of could be's. Arm chair generals will know.

[relayerbob]

5. Go check out the "About" page of AEVEX

CEO looks proud of his team. COO happy to to be on the team. CTO is like, "Yeah, check this shit out." CFO says "You're lying, let me see your phone". CGO "Bring it on, MFer". SVP is all "Yeah, this is cool, let's get a beer"

Hahaha. Good stuff, thanks AEVEX!

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6. "You're lying, let me see your phone".

aint that the truth

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