Ukraine reveals its top drone for taking down jet-powered Shahed drones
Photo: Ukrainian LITAVR drone (Screenshot)
Ukrainian military personnel have conducted field tests of interceptor drones designed to counter jet-powered Shahed drones. Among the tested systems, the LITAVR+ developed by the Ukrainian company F-Drones delivered the best results, according to the 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment.
The tests were conducted under conditions as close to combat as possible. Measurement and control instruments, including specialized radar equipment, were used to monitor the results.
Based on the test outcomes, the military identified the LITAVR+ interceptor from F-Drones as the best among the systems presented.
According to the regiment, the drone demonstrated the required stable speed and range for intercepting jet-powered targets.
"Among all the systems presented, the LITAVR+ interceptor from F-Drones proved to be the best. It demonstrated the required stable speed and range for intercepting jet-powered targets," the military reported.
The military is working with manufacturers.
The 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment emphasized that countering jet-powered targets requires new approaches, high-speed solutions, and coordination with Ukrainian developers.
"Effective destruction of jet-powered targets demands new approaches, high-speed solutions, and close coordination with domestic developers. That is why we constantly work together with representatives of Ukraine's defense industry," the military stated.
The regiment also thanked F-Drones for further refinement of the system and the introduction of new technologies to protect Ukraine's skies.
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What is known about F-Drones
F-Drones became the first Ukrainian company to independently manufacture all components for its UAVs and to export ready-made combat drones to the United States.
The company has already delivered 2,000 F10 strike FPV drones to the Pentagon under the Drone Dominance program. The material also notes that NDAA requirements mandate the absence of Chinese components in the drone's design.
What else is known about Ukrainian drones
Brave1 held its first online Demo Day event, focused on upgrading FPV drones. More than 50 manufacturers presented components and new technological solutions for the front line.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has codified the TAF Kolibri-10 high-speed interceptor. The system is now available for purchase through the DOT-Chain Defence system.
