The President of Ukraine has signed a decree approving the creation of the Unmanned Systems Forces within the Armed Forces.
Decree No.382/2024 was published on the website of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
NSDC Secretary Oleksandr Lytvynenko is responsible for overseeing the implementation of this decision.
A separate branch of the Armed Forces was created to increase its capabilities to use unmanned and robotic air, sea, and ground systems.
On February 6, Volodymyr Zelensky signed Decree No.51/2024, according to which a new branch of the Ukrainian army, the Unmanned Systems Forces, will appear in the army’s structure.
In June, Vadym Sukharevskyi, who had previously been the Deputy Commander of the Unmanned Systems Force, was appointed the Force’s Commander.
Speaking of the tasks and functions, Vadym Sukharevskyi noted that the newly created structure would focus on interacting with existing unmanned systems units, supporting them, strengthening them, and building their capabilities.
“In no case will we take away and transfer units from the brigades that are currently at the front, as this would be destructive. We will be engaged in specific tasks and support,” Sukharevsky noted.
In addition, the Unmanned Systems Force will gather experience and interact with manufacturers of unmanned systems.
