Ukraine Develops 'Sweetheart' Reconnaissance Drone with 150 km Operational Range
Ukrainian drone company General Cherry has unveiled a reconnaissance drone called 'Sweetheart,' capable of penetrating up to 150 km (approximately 94 miles) into enemy territory. The system is designed to be affordable, easy to operate, and resilient against electronic warfare (EW) interference — addressing critical needs on the modern battlefield.
Highlights
- Ukrainian company General Cherry has unveiled the 'Sweetheart' reconnaissance drone, with a stated operational range of 150 km (94 miles) into enemy territory.
- The Sweetheart is designed to resist electronic warfare interference, including GPS jamming and signal spoofing widely deployed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- General Cherry's development priority is affordability and ease of operation, targeting the frontline ISR needs of Ukrainian forces.
- No detailed technical specifications or mass-production timeline have been released by General Cherry as of the latest reporting.
- The Sweetheart is among a growing number of domestically developed Ukrainian drone systems to emerge since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Ukraine Develops 'Sweetheart' Reconnaissance Drone with 150 km Operational Range
Ukrainian drone manufacturer General Cherry has announced its latest development — a reconnaissance drone named 'Sweetheart' — capable of operating up to 150 kilometres (approximately 94 miles) behind enemy lines while claiming resistance to electronic warfare (EW) systems.
Design Philosophy: Affordable, Accessible, and EW-Resistant
General Cherry states that the core objectives behind the Sweetheart's development were to create a platform that is 'affordable, easy to operate, and capable of surviving on the modern battlefield.' This design philosophy directly reflects the urgent demand from frontline Ukrainian forces for low-cost, high-performance ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) assets.
In the operational environment of the Russia-Ukraine war, electronic warfare jamming has emerged as one of the most significant threats to drone operations. Both sides have deployed GPS jammers and signal-spoofing devices extensively, rendering many commercial and military drones unable to navigate effectively. Sweetheart has been hardened against this threat, enhancing its ability to complete missions in high-electromagnetic-interference environments.
Ukraine's Drone Industry Continues to Surge
Since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has made remarkable strides in drone development and production, with a growing number of domestic manufacturers entering the market. The Sweetheart's debut is another demonstration of the innovation capacity within Ukraine's defence technology sector under the pressures of wartime.
General Cherry has not yet disclosed detailed technical specifications or a mass-production timeline for the Sweetheart. However, its emphasis on extended operational range and EW resilience positions the system as a competitive option in the battlefield reconnaissance segment.
Information in this article is sourced from original English-language reporting. Full technical specifications are pending official disclosure from the manufacturer.
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