Artemis Proves Its Mettle: Advanced Long-Range Drone Successfully Tested
A New Chapter in Unmanned Capabilities
As modern conflicts increasingly highlight the critical role of unmanned systems, the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has announced the successful completion of tests for a sophisticated, long-range, one-way attack drone. The drone, which some reports note bears a design resemblance to established drone families, was developed and underwent field testing in Ukraine.
Precision and Power at Long Range
According to released information, this attack drone, named ‘Artemis’, is capable of carrying a 40-kilogram (88-pound) warhead over an impressive operational range of 1,600 kilometers. This capability marks a significant step forward in the reach and payload of such tactical systems.
Game-Changing Navigational Technology
The most defining technical feature of Artemis, setting it apart from many similar systems, is its advanced navigation suite. The drone utilizes the Skynode N mission computer and a ‘Visual Navigation’ system from the company Atrion. This allows it to navigate and complete its mission without relying on GPS signals.
The system works by comparing live camera footage in real-time with pre-loaded satellite maps stored in its memory. This enables precise route planning and, in the final attack phase, allows for highly accurate, target-locking terminal guidance. This sophisticated capability makes the drone highly resilient against electronic warfare measures and attempts to jam global positioning systems, ensuring it can reach its intended target even in contested environments.