Putin Selects Leader of New Drone Branch of Russian Military
President Vladimir Putin has named his selection to lead the Russian military’s cutting-edge drone warfare branch, highlighting the central role such technology is now playing in modern conflict.
TL;DR
- Russia has created a new branch of its armed forces: the unmanned systems forces.
- Col. Gen. Denis Lyamin has been named as the commander of this new branch.
- President Putin highlighted the central role of drone technology in modern conflict.
- Lyamin was described by Putin as one of the most qualified specialists in the field.