The United States has approved the sale of kamikaze drones to Greece, according to the State Department. The deal covers the miniature aviation military equipment known as the Switchblade 300 Block 20. The relevant US agencies have already notified Congress of the significant military agreement. The approval now paves the way for the immediate signing of final contracts between the two nations. It is worth noting that this decision comes approximately two years after Greece’s Government Council for Foreign Affairs and Defence (KYSEA) gave the green light for the procurement of American-made loitering munitions — the Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600 — as part of a broader effort to enhance the capabilities of the Hellenic Armed Forces.
What are the lethal kamikaze drones?
The new “smart” munitions set to join the Hellenic Armed Forces represent a radical shift in modern battlefield dynamics. These are Switchblade systems, which belong to the specialized category of loitering munitions — otherwise known as kamikaze drones. Soldiers can carry these lightweight weapons with remarkable ease inside their individual backpacks. Operators can launch the drones quickly, quietly, and with devastating precision against enemy targets.
The upgraded Block 20 version features high-resolution digital cameras and strong resistance to electronic jamming. The weapon’s intelligent software even allows the operator to abort an attack at the very last moment. This critical capability helps prevent potential civilian collateral damage on the battlefield. The system can detect, track, and neutralize lightly armored targets with surgical precision.
