@Highland__Matt@Jack_Watling Even a full division might be a stretch. A properly resourced combined arms brigade with reserves/replacements available may be a better solution.
Another 'wakeup call' Europe will collectively press snooze on in a week or two. Always belatedly reactive, never proactive. Real action is needed now to secure European airspace and deter russia.
The 1st Assault Regiment (@davinci_army) has published a detailed video on the use of a Vector UAV during their reconnaissance missions. These reconnaissance drones are funded in large part by the German government, but are also purchased directly by Ukrainian units, for example.
@S1epanS and I finally had enough time to work on a translation so you can view the more than 7 minutes long video with English subtitles.
@John_ForemanCBE Something i've never considered, but how would the rough seas of the North Atlantic impact on small USVs?
Also good luck hunting Yasens with the equivalent of speedboats LOL
@trip_to_valkiri How did the irish comw into possesion of them? I dont recall ireland ever operating any at home. Were these vehicles leased in theatre??
@_Jyggalag_ There was a funny throwaway dialogue in War and Peace where a character was bragging that he as a general had once defeated the Germans in battle, to which his conversation partner replied that literally every power had defeated the Germans at some point.