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Ukraine aims to produce up to 400 interceptor drones as Russian jet-powered drone use grows, Zelensky says
One model could reach production of about 400 units by the end of October as Ukraine tries to counter faster Russian attack drones.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine is testing five high-speed interceptor drone models to counter Russian jet-powered UAVs, with one model expected to reach production of around 400 units by the end of October.
- Russia is manufacturing approximately 2,000 Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones monthly while accumulating an estimated 10,000 conventional UAV stockpile, intensifying attacks on Kyiv with faster jet-powered models traveling at speeds up to 370mph.
- Ukrainian drone maker Wild Hornets reported its new Sting S interceptor destroyed several Geran-5 drones during combat testing over recent weeks, while 67 Ukrainian companies work on solutions against the lethal Russian aerial threats.
- Scaling production faces significant obstacles as Zelenskyy noted engine shortages remain a primary barrier; Ukraine imports most engines and current domestic output is insufficient to meet critical defense needs.
- Robert Tollast of the Royal United Services Institute warned the technology cycle is compressing into months, suggesting Ukraine must be enabled to hit Russian launching sites directly rather than relying solely on air defense.
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Ukraine Tests Five Interceptors for Russian Jet Drones, One Could Reach 400 Units by Month’s End
Ukraine is testing five high-speed interceptor drone designs intended to counter Russia’s jet-powered attack drones, with one model expected to enter production at a rate of around 400 units by the end of October, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Financial Times, as reported by RBC-Ukraine on October 2.
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