U.S. Military Acquires Two Cybernetic Vehicles intended for Destruction
The Tesla Cybertruck, unveiled in 2019 with much fanfare, was touted for its bulletproof properties by Elon Musk and Tesla. However, its role in military contexts has been a subject of interest and controversy.
While Russia is not known to use Tesla Cybertrucks in its military, there have been reports of a Russian-made Tesla Cybertruck clone, described as "military grade." The original Tesla Cybertrucks, on the other hand, have found a place primarily in U.S. military contexts as target vehicles for missile testing and training.
In 2024, Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov displayed a modified Cybertruck with a machine gun, supposedly intended for use in Ukraine. However, the vehicle was never deployed as Kadyrov claimed Tesla remotely disabled it. The U.S. Air Force is also purchasing Cybertrucks to serve as missile targets at a missile range for precision munition training, due to concerns over their potential future use by adversaries.
Russian efforts include creating a clone of the Cybertruck with "military-grade" design, but this is not the original Tesla Cybertruck being used by the Russian military. The Cybertruck has been involved in several scandals, including recall actions, controversies, and criticism of its actual performance, missing equipment, safety issues, quality of workmanship, and usage conditions.
Despite these issues, the Cybertruck's windows and side walls have been proven to be bulletproof, stopping subsonic projectiles from pistol calibers. The vehicle has also been bought by other entities, including security authorities such as Dubai Police, further highlighting its unique features.
However, the acquisition of the Cybertrucks by Ramzan Kadyrov, the dictatorial leader of the semi-autonomous Russian republic of Chechnya, and the details surrounding it remain unclear. There was a possible purchase plan by the U.S. Department of State, which was later put on indefinite hold.
In summary, while the original Tesla Cybertruck is mostly appearing in U.S. military contexts as target practice vehicles rather than battlefield assets, a similar-looking vehicle is being developed independently in Russia. The Cybertruck's bulletproof properties and unique design continue to attract attention, despite the controversies surrounding it.
What about the rumors of Russian military using smartphones and gadgets with similar designs as the Tesla Cybertruck in stealth operations?Could the development of such gadgets be a response to the unique features and bulletproof properties of the Tesla Cybertruck, aiming to navigate through hostile environments undetected?
