Zelenskyy: Two companies’ interceptors for jet-powered Shaheds pass combat tests
Interceptors for jet-powered Shahed drones developed by two companies have successfully passed combat tests, destroying Russian UAVs traveling at high speed, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a joint media appearance with Carpathian Eight leaders on Sept. 18.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that jet-powered Shahed interceptors, developed by two companies, have successfully passed combat tests. These interceptors are designed to counter Russia's use of Shahed attack drones against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Zelenskyy said that the systems developed by the two companies have already demonstrated their capabilities during the tests.
Ukraine is now reviewing the test results to find ways to expedite deployment and mass production of the interceptors. Contracts for the systems are being signed, and Zelenskyy emphasized the need for additional funding to scale up production. He discussed the funding gap with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and stated that Ukraine is preparing proposals to address the resource shortage for expanding production.
The development of these high-speed interceptor drones aims to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia's increasing use of Shahed-type attack drones.
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