From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
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"94% of those long range drones and 73% of the missiles were successfully intercepted."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"We are now, unfortunately, the best in the world."
— Yuriy Myronenko , Other
"It shows how quickly we can adapt, how we can hold the line and how much we can develop."
— Welkos , Other
"Monitoring the system's accuracy and adaptability in realistic combat conditions is a significant step forward. With our autonomous solution, we relieve the burden on pilots and ensure stable interceptions when it is needed most."
— FIDUCIAL Defense , Executive
Key People
FIDUCIAL Defense is a Dutch team specializing in defense technologies.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Welkos is the commander of Ukraine's Marine Corps Unmanned Systems Regiment.
Lt Col Yuriy Myronenko is an inspector general at Ukraine's Ministry of Defence.
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After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
Ukraine has demonstrated the Katran X1.2 sea drone carrying 27 AI-guided MAC Dead Fly interceptors designed to target Russian Shahed drones.
Ukraine has tested the Katran X1.2 unmanned naval drone as a mobile launch platform for AI-guided interceptor drones capable of engaging aerial threats.
Terra Drone Corporation has commenced operational deployment of the Terra A2 interceptor drone in Ukraine, validating fixed-wing interceptor drones for wide-area air defense.
FIDUCIAL Defense integrated a computer vision-based auto-guidance system into the Ukrainian Vovkulaka interceptor drone, demonstrating autonomous destruction of aerial targets.
Thousands of Ukrainian military drones have become unusable due to outdated components, leading to a team refurbishing up to 2,000 ... monthly to keep them operational.
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