The Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) is a branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine that specializes in drone warfare and the use of unmanned military robots on land, sea, and air.[1][2] The USF was created in the midst of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, and was formally established on 11 June 2024.[3] Ukraine is the first country to have a branch of its military dedicated to unmanned systems.[4][5]
Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi – his focus is on unmanned systems and the development of utilization of drones by our soldiers, and Colonel Andriy Lebedenko – his focus is on innovation, specifically the technology component of the army and combat systems – have been appointed deputies of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi. Clear practice with new technologies is needed. There are more than enough theories; everything must work in practice for the sake of Ukrainian goals and the maximum preservation of the lives of our soldiers.