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Ukrainian Sea King concept shows air-launched interceptor drones on new rails

A Sea King displayed at Farnborough shows new under-sponson launch rails intended to carry multiple interceptor drones, suggesting Ukraine is adapting helicopters for airborne counter-UAV/anti-Shahed defense. Air-launch could expand defended airspace and increase interceptor range versus ground-launched systems, especially for coastal/sea-based air defense.

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deployment2026-07-21Ukrainian Sea King display at Farnborough shows concept for carrying interceptor drones
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