Ukraine Deploys 'Sky Sentinel' Remote-Controlled Anti-Drone Turret Armed with 12.7mm Browning M2
Footage has emerged showing a Ukrainian remote-controlled counter-UAS turret system called 'Sky Sentinel' deployed in an open field position. The system is armed with a 12.7mm Browning M2 heavy machine gun and operates without exposing personnel to danger. No official technical specifications have been released.
Highlights
- Ukraine has deployed a remote-controlled counter-UAS turret called 'Sky Sentinel', as shown in recently leaked field footage.
- The Sky Sentinel is armed with a 12.7mm Browning M2 heavy machine gun, which has an effective range of up to 1,800 metres against low-altitude targets.
- The system is fully remote-controlled, removing the need for operators to be physically exposed at the turret position.
- No official technical specifications or combat details for the Sky Sentinel have been released by Ukrainian authorities.
- Ukraine is actively accelerating Counter-UAS development in response to sustained drone threats on the battlefield.
Recently leaked footage appears to show a remotely operated counter-UAS turret system — reportedly of Ukrainian origin and designated 'Sky Sentinel' — deployed in an open field position.
System Overview
Based on available video evidence, the turret system features the following characteristics:
- Operation mode: Fully remote-controlled, eliminating the need to expose personnel to hazardous environments
- Primary armament: 12.7mm Browning M2 heavy machine gun
- Deployment environment: Open field position
Background
As drones have become increasingly prevalent on the modern battlefield, demand for Counter-UAS (C-UAS) systems has surged dramatically. Ukraine continues to face large-scale drone threats along the front lines and has been actively developing and fielding a range of countermeasures in response.
The Browning M2 is a classic American weapons platform chambered in 12.7mm, with an effective range of up to 1,800 metres. Its capability against low-altitude, slow-moving aerial targets makes it well-suited for intercepting both multirotor and fixed-wing drones.
Information Limitations
No official technical specifications or operational details for the 'Sky Sentinel' system have been released to date. Further details are pending confirmation from authoritative sources.
Source: WarNewsUa. For more real-time battlefield drone updates, follow the Drone Wars X account.
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