[1945] The war in Ukraine is getting more and more intense by the day. That means whatever weapons the West and NATO can provide is critical. And that means Kyiv wants as many Switchblade weapons as it can get: The AeroVironment Switchblade drone comes in two different variants. The more common variant is the 300, and its heavier counterpart is the 600. The 300 is extremely portable, measuring two feet and just six pounds; it launches from a tube with compressed air. The Switchblade 300 is so small and lightweight that a single infantry troop can carry it in his pack. Transportable and quite easy to launch, the Switchblade 300 has proved its value as a tool for troops engaging with long-range targets or needing to quell enemy fire.While most call the Switchblade a drone, the system is officially referred to as a loitering munition because, unlike a drone, the Switchblade is unrecoverable. It is really a kamikaze device.