Ukraine has developed the Salyut interceptor drone, a national system already successfully used to shoot down enemy drones, including Shahed attack models.
The project was carried out by a team of engineers in direct collaboration with front line units and took approximately two months from the start of work until the first confirmed interceptions.
Development was based on real combat experiences, with the team making adjustments directly close to the front line. During this period, essential components, such as the control board, were almost completely redesigned to meet the operational needs of the military, favoring simplicity, reliability and speed in implementing improvements.
With a maximum speed of 320 km/h, a range of 20 km and the automatic ability to track targets, the Salyut also stands out for its integration with the sine.link system and stable series production.
The drone is already present in the closed catalog of the Brave1 marketplace, underlining Ukraine’s progress in developing its own air defense technologies.
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Ukrainian drone equipped with two drone interceptors under its wings. pic.twitter.com/GYtCyO43gI
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