From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
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After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
Thousands of Ukrainian military drones have become unusable due to outdated components, leading to a team refurbishing up to 2,000 ... monthly to keep them operational.
Ukraine has demonstrated the Katran X1.2 sea drone carrying 27 AI-guided MAC Dead Fly interceptors designed to target Russian Shahed drones.
Ukraine has tested the Katran X1.2 unmanned naval drone as a mobile launch platform for AI-guided interceptor drones capable of engaging aerial threats.
Terra Drone Corporation has commenced operational deployment of the Terra A2 interceptor drone in Ukraine, validating fixed-wing interceptor drones for wide-area air defense.
FIDUCIAL Defense integrated a computer vision-based auto-guidance system into the Ukrainian Vovkulaka interceptor drone, demonstrating autonomous destruction of aerial targets.
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