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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Ukrainian Sea King concept shows air-launched interceptor drones on new rails
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- Naval News RSS · https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2026/07/heavily-armed-ukrainian-sea-king-at-farnborough-airshow/Heavily Armed Ukrainian Sea King At Farnborough Airshow