One operator, multiple drones: Ukraine tests advanced interceptor swarm technology
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Ukraine plans to develop smart interceptor drone swarms, a technology being worked on by several companies within the Brave1 innovation cluster, Business Insider reports.
In Ukraine, work is ongoing on creating a new generation of interceptor drones that will be able to operate as part of so-called smart swarms.
Several companies are working on the project within the Brave1 innovation cluster.
Developers aim to ensure that the drones function as a single system under the control of an operator, coordinating actions in real time.
How the swarms will work
It is expected that one pilot will be able to control several drones simultaneously — both locally and remotely.
In the future, drones may gain the ability to interact directly with each other in flight for more efficient task execution.
This technology is seen as the next stage in the development of interceptor drones, which over the past year have become one of the key elements of defense due to their low cost and scalability.
Effectiveness of interceptors
According to Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, interceptor drones have already destroyed more than 2,300 targets.
At the same time, their effectiveness has increased by 55% over the past month, confirming the efficiency of this direction.
Use on the front line
Ukrainian forces are already using interceptor drones for aerial ramming.
The devices are equipped with small warheads, directed straight at the target, and detonate in the air, destroying it.
It is expected that the introduction of swarms will increase the effectiveness of such operations and strengthen protection against mass attacks.
Japanese company Terra Drone Corporation announced a strategic partnership with the Ukrainian developer Amazing Drones, which specializes in interceptor drones.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has adopted the Ukrainian-made Shvydun drone, which demonstrates one of the highest effectiveness rates against enemy Shahed drones.
