The Ministry of Defense announced that the Ukrainian arsenal has been replenished with the first domestic jet drone interceptor, Alexa Spatium.
The Ministry of Defense announced that the Ukrainian arsenal has been replenished with the first domestic jet drone interceptor, Alexa Spatium.
«This is a high-speed jet unmanned aircraft developed by Ukrainian engineers specifically for destroying small air, ground, and surface targets in real combat conditions,» the Ministry of Defense described the development.
The main targets for the jet interceptor drone are Russian kamikaze UAVs:
In addition, the new complex can be used against reconnaissance drones and helicopters.
Among the features of Alexa Spatium are:
The Ministry of Defense also emphasized that the Ukrainian jet interceptor has reliable control and video transmission systems.
The drone measures 1.5 by 1.7 meters, is launched from a mobile catapult in a few minutes, and is made of lightweight and durable composite material.
The specifications also provide that a UAV that has not completed the task can return to the launch site and be reused.
As dev.ua reported, Russia is building a network of bases for attack drones, from which new Gerani jets will be able to reach not only Ukraine, but also deep into NATO territory.
Recently, former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov showed off one of the first Ukrainian jet interceptor drones, created to combat new high-speed Russian UAVs.
