Ukraine's Defense Ministry certifies long-range Dovbush T40 drone
Ukraine's Defense Ministry has certified the Dovbush T40 unmanned aerial system, designed primarily for deep reconnaissance and precision strikes on remote areas of Russia, the department's press service announced on Aug. 17.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has officially certified the Dovbush T40 drone, a long-range unmanned aerial system primarily engineered for deep reconnaissance and precision strikes on remote regions of Russia. This multifunctional strategic-level aircraft is designed to operate at considerable distances from the front line, conducting fire correction and targeting enemy structures, equipment, and personnel.
The Dovbush T40 boasts a wingspan of nearly 5 meters and can stay airborne for over 24 hours, with a range capable of striking targets well beyond the Urals and into Russia's Siberia region. The ministry highlighted several advantages of the drone, including an exceptionally low radar signature, a high-performance engine equipped with an electronic fuel-injection system, multiple strike options such as kamikaze or bomb-dropping, and advanced technological equipment.
Additionally, the Dovbush T40 demonstrates high resistance to electronic warfare. The drone was produced by a Ukrainian firm with extensive experience in manufacturing similar aircraft. The company's Dovbush T20 and Kotyhoroshko drones have been actively utilized in combat since 2022 and are recognized as among the most effective in their category.
Since the beginning of 2026, Ukraine's Defense Ministry has certified and authorized the use of 413 unmanned aerial systems by the Ukrainian Defense Forces, with nearly all of them being domestically manufactured.
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