China News Service, April 22. According to the US Chinese website, the US Pentagon said on the 21st that as part of the US$800 million military aid plan for Ukraine, the US Air Force quickly developed the so-called "Ghost" drone for Ukraine. Similar abilities to the Switchblade drone.
"(The new 'Phantom' drone) was rapidly developed by the Air Force specifically in response to Ukrainian requirements," said Pentagon spokesman John Kirby.
Kirby also said that the drone is ideal for fighting in the Donbass region.
Still, little else is known about the drone, such as its range or exact capabilities.
The White House also said earlier on the 21st that as part of the new weapons assistance, more than 120 sets of "Phoenix Ghost" tactical drones will be provided to Ukraine.
It is reported that the Ukrainian military usually uses drones to strike Russian troops and equipment from the air without having to get close to the target like some land-based weapons.
Previously, Ukrainian forces have effectively used Western weapons such as Stinger and Javelin missiles, as well as Turkish Bayraktar TB2 and American Switchblade drones, in combat.