Artemis ALM-20 kamikaze drone deployed in Ukraine-Russia conflict
Auterion, a US software company, and a Ukrainian partner developed the Artemis ALM-20, a long-range kamikaze drone that uses AI-powered visual guidance and can operate without GPS. The drone reportedly has been deployed in strikes against Russian targets in the Ukraine conflict.
What happened
Auterion, a US software company, and an unnamed Ukrainian partner company developed the Artemis ALM-20, a long-range kamikaze drone with a range of 1600 km and a 45 kg warhead.
The drone uses AI-powered visual guidance and the Skynode N onboard navigation computer to guide itself and strike targets, with the ability to operate without GPS or satellite navigation.
The system has completed testing including ground launch, GPS and non-GPS navigation, long-distance transit, and ground impact. According to reports, it has already been used in strikes against Russia.
Reported impact
The drone reportedly provides Ukraine with a long-range autonomous strike capability that can function independently of satellite navigation systems.
Index analysis
The Artemis ALM-20 uses AI-guided visual targeting on an autonomous platform designed to strike targets without human intervention during the final phase of flight.
The system integrates autonomous navigation and targeting into a single platform, raising questions about compliance with international humanitarian law regarding autonomous weapon systems.
Governance controls
Auterion stated that production will scale with the U.S. Department of Defense and other partners, with manufacturing lines being established in Ukraine, the United States, and Germany.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.