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Eric Schmidt is helping build Ukraine’s war machine. Google’s ex-chief executive is a force behind a new generation of drones that may revolutionise warfare.

Ukrainian Developers Say Kronos Stealth Submarines Can Threaten russian Black Sea Fleet May 2, 2024

Kronos chief designer is very confident submarine can be used to attack russian Sea Fleet. A functional prototype of Kronos submarine made its debut at IDEX-2023 defense exhibition in Abu Dhabi in March 2023. It is unclear when submarine might be ready for use, Newsweek, Highland Systems that is developer of this project, reported six drones are enough to control Black Sea.

Ukraine Kronos armored submarine, being developed by Ukrainian designers at the UAE-based Highland Systems company, has a shape resembles a stealth aircraft. Engineers claim Kronos can perform a full 180-degree turn at maximum speed, which is beyond the capabilities of any other underwater drone. Chief designer & founder of the company, Alexander Kuznetsov, is confident that modernized submarine can be used to attack russian Sea Fleet.

Kronos is also expected to cost significantly less than conventional military submarines, which cost at least hundreds of millions of dollars. If the vessel works properly, it will become a real threat to traditional submarines.

Kronos sub- drane is fast drive ito depths of up to 250 meters, can also operate in shallow water, can stay underwater for 54 hours, or 18 hours in battery-only mode. Kronos is equipped with 6 Black Scorpion torpedoes, has maximum underwater speed of 27 knots, which is equivalent to the US Los Angeles-class nuclear submarines. 

The ability of the submarine to move and maneuver quickly can significantly complicate its destruction in combat. 

It is best for Singapore to learn to be better then Singapore latest build Sub. Singapore should learn from Ukraine that they can built small Sub.  This should be the right way to go. Singapore Boleh.