Ukraine's Digital Ministry reveals secret Ukrainian drone Katran
Photo: Ukrainian drone Katran (vpk-mac.com)
Ukraine's Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, spoke about the operation of the Ukrainian drone Katran, which is used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Its missions are classified.
Katran is a high-tech development by the Ukrainian military company Military Armored Company HUB. While information about its missions remains secret, the drone has already become a real game-changer in naval operations.
Fedorov noted that the drone is equipped with torpedoes, a minigun, a machine gun, a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS), and other weapons. It can travel over 1,000 kilometers and perform both strike and reconnaissance operations.
Additionally, Katran is multifunctional and effectively destroys naval, ground, and aerial targets. It has a built-in system for automatic threat recognition and countermeasure deployment, making it independent of separate electronic warfare (EW) systems.
"This is a super-technology that sets a new standard for warfare. I am proud of the Ukrainian developers – you are creating unique technologies not only for Ukraine but also for the world," added the Minister of Digital Transformation, showing a visualization of the drone.
Weapons production in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has significantly increased its weapons production, including drones, robotic systems, missiles, and other combat equipment.
Recently, Fedorov reported on the use of a unique carrier drone on the front lines, developed by Autonomous Engineering R&D Ukraine. This drone can carry up to six FPV drones and also serves as a signal relay.
The minister also mentioned that "drone swarms" will soon appear in Ukraine. Additionally, plans are underway to launch the production of explosives.
