Ukraine is reportedly testing five models of interceptor drones designed to counter jet-powered (reactive) drones, with plans to scale production to ~400 units of one model by late October. If fielded, this indicates a developing dedicated counter-UAV interceptor capability aimed at faster targets than typical Shahed-class drones, with engine supply as the key bottleneck.
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Ukraine tests interceptor drones for jet-powered UAVs
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- TG: Operatyvno ZSU · https://t.me/operativnoZSU/222595В Україні наразі проходять випробування 5 моделей перехоплювачів для реактивних дронів. До кінця жовтня Україна зможе виробляти до 400 одини