**Americans are once again drawing lessons from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as they modernize their army.**

As part of the **"Maneuver Battle Lab" (MBL) project**, field tests have been completed on **drones integrated** into the multi-purpose infantry squad vehicle (M1301 ISV-U) **using a cable**.

During the tests, **two types of commercial drones were controlled via a power cable by the vehicle crew**. Data from the camera was also transmitted through the cable, and the drones were **recharged** via the same connection. The practical tests confirmed the possibility of operating the drone **while the vehicle is in motion**, the effectiveness of its operation in conditions of electronic warfare, and improved **signal relaying** capabilities.

The "tethered" drone raises the camera and antenna **higher than standard ground-based devices/platforms**, eliminating the need for an observation post at a dominant height.

In principle, the development of military technology is moving towards a point where **each combat vehicle or aircraft will have its own drones** – for reconnaissance, strikes, and signal relaying. Discussions about the need to **equip tanks with cable-connected drones** began as far back as 2022.

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