Meet the Virtus loitering munition, a German-built AI-enabled drone that’s quickly becoming one of Ukraine’s most effective precision weapons. Developed by tech company Stark, Virtus is designed to strike armored targets far beyond the reach of traditional systems, carrying a 5kg warhead and operating at distances up to 100km.
With vertical takeoff, operator-guided routing, and AI navigation that doesn’t rely on GPS, Virtus is built to withstand heavy jamming while delivering accurate, controlled attacks.
In this video, Simon Newton looks at what the Virtus is, why it matters, and how it’s influencing the future of drone warfare in Ukraine.
