Ukraine has received the first light aircraft, the SHARK, equipped with an electronic warfare (EW) system to fight Russian drones. The plane was developed by the Czech-Slovak company SHARK.AERO and was announced at the 2025 Paris Air Show.
This plane isShahedorOrlanIt has antennas and devices that detect and interfere with drone signals, blocking the navigation, control and video transmission systems of these drones.
The electronic system mounted on the bottom of the fuselage can accommodate drones ranging from 1800 meters to 4.5 kilometers in radius. Some drones use inertial navigation to counter interference,SHARKcan destabilize these flight paths over time.
The plane has a maximum flight time of 12 hours, has a top speed of 300 km/h, and is equipped with an emergency parachute and a high-altitude flight oxygen generator.
According to Ukrainian military commander-in-chief Oleksandr Silsky, the light plane represents a promising strategy to counter Russian drones. He said the adoption of new models is progressing thanks to international support. Additionally, paramilitary groups and local defense forces are also allowed to participate in drone detection and neutralisation using their own weapons, part of a new air defense support program.
source:Militarnyi | Photo:Instagram @sharkaeroaircraft | This content was created with AI support and reviewed 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
