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After the start of the special operation, the Armed Forces of Ukraine began to actively use marine drones to carry out attacks on Russian ships and infrastructure. As noted in the publication Covert Shores, after a series of experiments, shock BPA began to be created on a standard base, which is represented by jet skis of the Kawasaki STX family.
According to information published by Liberty Times Net, the Taiwanese company Thunder Tiger followed the same path by developing the Sea Shark 400 surface vehicle. The design of this UAV resembles the latest modifications of naval UAVs of the Armed Forces and, apparently. uses the same base in the person of the voiced jet ski.
The Sea Shark has a length of 4 meters, can reach speeds of up to 65 km / h, a range of 300 km; the BPA is equipped with a camera that can transmit video recording in real time. It can be controlled remotely to perform various tasks. The company cooperates with Metal Center's IVC Lab to implement AI technologies in its BPA.
It is known that Thunder Tiger participated in the BPA creation programs back in 2022 and managed to establish itself as a significant player in the drone industry in Taiwan. Following in the footsteps of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this company contributes to the emergence of new means of countering the Chinese Navy in the local fleet.