Ukraine received its first light bulk aircraft equipped with electronic war system (EW) to combat Russian drones. Developed by the company Czech-Slovak Shark.aero, the plane was presented during the Paris Air Show of 2025.
The aircraft has antennas and devices that identify and interfere signs of drones such as models Shahed e Orlanblocking your video navigation, control and transmission systems.
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The electronic system installed under the fuselage can reach drones within 4.5 km from 1,800 meters altitude. Although some drones use inertial navigation to compensate for interference, the SHARK It can destabilize your routes over time.
The plane has autonomy of up to 12 hours of flight, a top speed of 300 km/he is equipped with emergency parachutes and oxygen generator for flights at high altitudes.
According to the chief commander of Armed Forces of UkraineOleksandr Syrskyi, light aircraft represent a promising strategy against Russian drones. He stated that new models are being integrated thanks to international support. In addition, paramilitary groups and local defense forces will also be allowed to work on detecting and neutralizing drones with their own weapons, as part of a new air defense support program.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: Instagram @sharkaeroaircraft | This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team
✈️🇺🇦 Ukraine has received the first light-engine two-seater SHARK aircraft from the Czech-Slovak company SHARK. AERO, equipped with an electronic warfare complex, — Militarnyi
❗️Aircraft equipped with an antenna for detecting and tracking threats from drones.
‼️We can detect… pic.twitter.com/8wcWs1h3D4
– max 25 🇺🇦👀 (@maks_nafo_fella) June 22, 2025
