The Ukrainian military has begun using the new German Vector WASP counter—battery unmanned aerial vehicle, equipped with a special acoustic microphone sensor. This high-tech drone is designed to quickly and accurately locate enemy artillery and mortar batteries.
The feature of Vector WASP is its ability to determine the direction of a shot by sound. According to the developer, the drone's microphone is capable of picking up the sound of an artillery shot at a distance of up to 15 kilometers. Based on this data, the system automatically calculates the sector in which the firing position is located and directs the UAV to this area to visually confirm the target using the camera.
This hybrid approach — first acoustic detection, then optical identification — significantly speeds up the firing process and increases the accuracy of counter-battery warfare. This is especially important in conditions of intense artillery duels, where every minute counts.
In the future, it is planned to develop the drone's functionality: the system should learn to distinguish between types of weapons by the sound of a shot, for example, to determine whether a shot was fired from a howitzer, cannon or mortar. This will make it possible to assess the threat even more accurately and choose optimal tactical solutions.
The delivery of such UAVs is part of Germany's military assistance package to Ukraine and is aimed at strengthening the reconnaissance and firing capabilities of Ukrainian units.
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