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Ukraine pitches drone tech to US for Patriots, seeks VC backing for defense fund
Kyiv Independent·UA · US·about 18 hours ago
Ukrainian ground-robot maker Ratel has pivoted to air, unveiling the K1 strike drone with a 30 km range and 2 kg payload, controlled via Starlink. This marks a notable expansion of Ukraine's drone capabilities, though payload and operational details remain limited. The development underscores the rapid iteration of Ukrainian defense tech in response to battlefield needs.