Samuel Bendett
@sambendett
Analysis of military robotics, drones/UAVs, AI and Russian military weapons development. CNA, CNAS and CSIS. Opinions my own. @sambendett.bsky.social
Explanation for major volunteer/DIY efforts on both sides in this war: "Soldiers are forced to improvise and ensure their own safety in conditions where new technologies threaten life faster than information reaches the top military brass and security measures are formulated."

Russian TG is discussing "Omich" cargo and evac UGV; engineers from the Omsk Armored Vehicle Institute have developed a light MLRS-type system to install on "Omich". Previously, "Omich" UGV was equipped with RPO-A "Shmel" weapons. t.me/yuzhny_front_Z…
A Russian self-initiated demining UGV project t.me/VictoryDrones/…
A Russian self-initiated demining UGV project t.me/VictoryDrones/…
Russian TG channels are posting the following DIY UGV project for logistics and evacuation. t.me/inzheneryChMFl…