Jake Epstein
Coverage of Jake Epstein in the Nexus archive.
- Factory to front lines: A Western spy drone’s journey to war in Ukraine
Business Insider followed an AR3 surveillance drone from its manufacturing site in Wales, operated by Tekever, to soldiers positioned in southeastern Ukraine. This journey demonstrates how foreign aircraft are essential for sustaining Ukraine's fight, while simultaneously providing Western manufacturers with necessary combat experience. The drone deployment underscores a feedback loop critical to both the conflict and broader NATO military planning.
- We went back to Ukraine and were stunned at how much its weapons have evolved in just one year
Ukrainian forces have significantly advanced their use of robotics and AI-powered drones in under a year, with ground robots replacing humans in dangerous missions and large drones delivering supplies. The rapid development cycle of these technologies, now battle-tested in weeks rather than months, highlights a shift toward AI-driven warfare, though humans still retain control over critical decisions.