- Tactical drones: Tactical drones are small, lightweight drones that are designed to be used in close proximity to enemy forces. They are often used for surveillance and reconnaissance, but they can also be armed with small weapons. Some of the most common tactical drones include the AeroVironment RQ-11 Raven and the Elbit Hermes 900.
- Intelligent ammunition: Intelligent ammunition is a type of munition that is guided to its target by a drone. This allows the drone to act as a “fire and forget” weapon, which can be very useful in combat. Some of the most well-known intelligent ammunition systems include the Lockheed Martin JASSM and the Raytheon AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Missile.
- Unmanned combat underwater vehicles (UUVs): UUVs are underwater drones that are designed to carry out a variety of missions, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and mine warfare. Some of the most common UUVs include the iRobot Seaglider and the Bluefin HAUV.
The type of drone that Ukraine chooses to use will depend on a number of factors, including the specific mission requirements, the availability of drones, and the level of training of the Ukrainian operators.