Ukraine debuts 'Tsyklop' UAV that mimics the peregrine falcon — but explodes on target
THE SO WHAT
Low-cost, biomimetic interceptor drones like Tsyklop push warfare further toward attritable, software-defined air power—whoever iterates fastest on domestic production and autonomy wins local airspace. Dual-use implication: expect regulators and critical-infrastructure operators to start planning for swarms that look less like aircraft and more like wildlife on radar and cameras.
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