Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers backed a draft presidential decree to create the Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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The Cabinet of Ministers supported the draft Decree on creation of Unmanned Systems Forces
The Unmanned Systems Forces were created on May 7. The Cabinet of Ministers supported the draft presidential decree on the creation of this type of troops.
The government supported on May 7 a draft decree by President Volodymyr Zelensky on the creation of a separate Armed Forces branch dedicated to unmanned systems, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.
On May 7, 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers supported a draft presidential decree to create the Unmanned Systems Forces as a separate branch of the Armed Forces.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced that this initiative allows for the effective use of combat potential and technological superiority via unmanned systems.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy issued a decree on February 4, 2024, to create the Unmanned Systems Forces within the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi is appointed as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief responsible for the Unmanned Systems Forces.
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