Ukrainian pilots could remotely control interceptor drones to protect the airspace of partner countries. Such a model, which Mykhailo Fedorov’s team calls a kind of "NATO drone", was described by Lasar’s Group founder Pavel Yelizarov.
Ukrainian pilots could remotely control interceptor drones to protect the airspace of partner countries. Such a model, which Mykhailo Fedorov’s team calls a kind of "NATO drone", was described by Lasar’s Group founder Pavel Yelizarov.
In an interview with DOU, he said that Ukraine could prepare a joint drone control system for the Baltic states and other partners. If Russia launches hundreds of attack drones into one of these countries, the available number of local pilots may not be enough. In this case, Ukrainian operators with combat experience could be involved in the interception.
Elizarov explained that for this, countries need to have common software and deploy drones on their territory. Upon receiving a request, Ukrainian pilots could remotely connect to the system and perform tasks. He claims that Lasar’s Group operators can work from anywhere in the world.
At the same time, such a model requires intergovernmental agreements and export control procedures. According to Yelizarov, the idea has already been proposed to the Ukrainian military leadership, the Ministry of Defense, and European partners, but there is no final decision yet.
