Ukraine has expanded the use of remote control technologies to operate interceptor drones to combat aerial threats.
The new feature allows operators to conduct long-distance missions, reducing direct exposure to danger and increasing the efficiency of defensive actions against enemy drones.
One of the recent examples involves the use of the Litavr interceptor drone, which was controlled from a remote post and managed to neutralize a Russian Shahed drone (Geran-2) during a large-scale attack that took place between March 23 and 24. At the same time, the company Wild Hornets also confirmed the use of similar technology with its Sting drones, integrated into the HORNET VISION Ctrl system.
The new operational model allows operators to operate hundreds of kilometers from the launch point. With this, specialized teams can cover larger areas of the front line, expanding the range of operations from around 20 km to up to 100 km, in addition to operating from protected locations, such as fortified installations or underground command centers.
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Despite advances, the use of drones still depends on technical teams responsible for assembling, preparing and launching the equipment. At the same time, the Ukrainian defense industry is working on solutions to automate these steps, including the use of platforms such as naval drones equipped with launchers and strategically positioned autonomous containers with remote activation.
Source: Militarnyi | Photo: X @AKamyshin | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
This morning, I personally witnessed pilots from Litavr remotely operating an interceptor drone. A confirmed Shahed kill followed. First remote interception! All this during one of the most massive air attacks on Ukraine. This changes how air defence is built. pic.twitter.com/0ewkgC5imd
— Alexander Kamyshin (@AKamyshin) March 24, 2026
