Ukraine Achieves 95% Automated Interception in Counter-Drone System
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has announced that a Brave1 defence innovation cluster member has developed a counter-UAS system capable of automating 95% of the full interception process — from drone launch to the destruction of Russian-made Shahed attack drones. The system has been successfully combat-tested in the Kharkiv region and advanced from prototype to operational deployment in under one year.
Highlights
- Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has deployed a C-UAS system that automates 95% of the full drone interception process, from launch to target destruction.
- The system was successfully combat-tested in Ukraine's Kharkiv region against Russian Shahed-series attack drones.
- A Brave1 defence innovation cluster member developed the technology, progressing from prototype to battlefield deployment in under one year.
- Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated autonomy is a 'key area' of modern air defence and pledged to scale combat-proven solutions nationwide.
- Brave1 is a Ukrainian government platform designed to fast-track civilian drone and defence technologies into active military service.
Ukraine Achieves 95% Automated Interception in Counter-Drone System
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has announced the deployment of a counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technology capable of automating "95% of the complete interception process."
In an official press release, the ministry stated: "A participant of the Brave1 defence innovation cluster has developed a technology that automates 95% of the full interception process — from launching a drone to destroying Shahed-series attack drones. The system has been successfully tested in a combat environment in the Kharkiv region."
How the System Works
According to the ministry's description, an operator monitors targets in real time and issues an engagement command upon selecting a target. The system then autonomously guides the interceptor drone to the target location, automatically identifies the hostile drone, and independently tracks and completes the interception.
Notably, with support from the Brave1 platform, the developer progressed from prototype to successful operational deployment in less than one year.
Statement from Ukraine's Defence Minister
Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov commented: "Autonomy is one of the key areas of modern air defence development. These technologies accelerate response times to mass attacks and strengthen the protection of Ukrainian cities. We are scaling up solutions that have been proven effective in real combat conditions."
Background
Brave1 is a Ukrainian government-backed defence technology innovation platform designed to accelerate the integration of civilian-developed technologies into military applications. Russia's Shahed-series drones — originally designed by Iran — represent one of the primary aerial threats facing Ukraine, and have been extensively used in strikes against Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.
Image credit: Ukrainian Ministry of Defence
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