Eurosatory 2026: Ukraine's SkyFall Unveils AI-Powered P1-SUN Long Interceptor Drone
Ukrainian drone company SkyFall has debuted the P1-SUN Long interceptor drone at Eurosatory 2026, featuring an AI-driven terminal guidance system capable of autonomously detecting and engaging aerial targets at distances of up to 1 kilometre. The system has been combat-tested by Ukrainian forces and has recorded dozens of confirmed intercepts of Russian Shahed-series attack drones.
Highlights
- SkyFall debuted the P1-SUN Long interceptor drone at Eurosatory 2026, featuring an AI terminal guidance system developed entirely in-house.
- The AI guidance system detects and locks onto aerial targets at up to 1 kilometre, with reaction speeds exceeding those of human operators.
- Ukrainian forces have already deployed the P1-SUN Long in combat, recording dozens of confirmed intercepts of Russian Shahed-series drones.
- The platform integrates SkyFall's remote control infrastructure, enabling operators to manage missions from any location with a stable internet connection.
- SkyFall's long-term goal is a fully autonomous unmanned systems ecosystem capable of completing the entire detect-identify-intercept cycle without human input.
Ukrainian drone manufacturer SkyFall has officially launched the P1-SUN Long, an upgraded variant of its P1-SUN interceptor drone platform, at the Eurosatory 2026 defence exhibition. The new system integrates an artificial intelligence module capable of autonomously detecting, tracking, and intercepting aerial targets, according to Ukraine's United 24 Media.
Combat-Proven: Dozens of Confirmed Intercepts
The P1-SUN Long is not a concept demonstrator. SkyFall states the system has completed live combat testing and is already deployed by Ukrainian military units, with dozens of confirmed intercepts of Russian Shahed-series attack drones on record.
SkyFall has positioned the P1-SUN Long's appearance at Eurosatory 2026 as a significant step toward a fully autonomous air-defence system capable of countering large-scale drone swarm attacks.
Core Upgrade: AI Terminal Guidance System
The most significant technical advancement in the P1-SUN Long is its AI terminal guidance system, developed in-house by SkyFall's engineering team. Depending on the optical payload configuration, the system can detect and lock onto aerial targets at ranges of up to 1 kilometre, with a reaction speed that surpasses that of human operators.
Remote Control Integration: Operate from Anywhere
The P1-SUN Long also integrates SkyFall's remote control infrastructure, allowing operators to manage the platform from any location with a stable internet connection. This significantly enhances deployment flexibility and operational agility in dynamic battlefield environments.
Long-Term Vision: A Fully Autonomous Unmanned Systems Ecosystem
SkyFall has outlined an ambitious long-term goal: to develop a unified autonomous unmanned systems ecosystem capable of independently completing the full engagement cycle — target detection, identification, and interception — without human intervention. The company says this approach could fundamentally reshape modern air-defence operations.
Source: Ukraine United 24 Media
Image credit: SkyFall / defence-ua.com
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