Наталя Хандусенко Weapon 10 February 2026, 10:21

Ukrainian UADEFENSE presented three new drones at the World Defense Show 2026

The Ukrainian company UADEFENSE presented a line of drones at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia.

POSTMAN

The logistics UAV operates in autonomous mode, has flexible redundancy of communication systems and integration with Starlink. The device is distinguished by a high level of protection against electronic warfare, the ability to transport up to 75 kg of payload over a distance of up to 20 km.

Technical specifications:

Diagonal — 2630 mm; max. take-off weight — 150 kg.
Speed up to 14 m/s; battery capacity 146,000 mAh.
Three control channels with RFC (bands 500-1100 MHz and 5-6.1 GHz).
Daytime Full HD camera + thermal imager (640×512).

MAGMA

This is a high-performance universal hexacopter, adapted for launch from ground robotic complexes. The drone is equipped with a 6-unit drop system for ammunition weighing 1.2–2.7 kg or mines of 60, 82 and 120 mm caliber. Bombing is carried out from a height of more than 80 m.

Technical specifications:

Lightweight carbon-aluminum frame.
Payload up to 25 kg.
Flights up to 55 minutes with load; range 15–20 km.
$640 \times 512$ scope camera with a focal length of 9–19 mm.

Shadow

This is a reconnaissance and strike complex with an operational range of up to 70 km. The main features are: high resistance to electronic warfare, the ability to be globally remote controlled, and a fully automated mission cycle. It supports the remote launch function.

Technical specifications:

$1150 \times 1150 \times 350$ mm; weight — 27 kg.
Flight time up to 70 minutes at an altitude of 150–500 m.
Battery capacity 85,000 mAh.
Auto-obstacle monitoring and redundant GNSS.
When the signal is suppressed, the drone continues its mission using sensors with subsequent auto-correction of coordinates.
Communication channel at a frequency of 12 GHz with the ability to switch to manual mode.
Daytime Full HD + thermal imager (256×192).

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