{
  "id": 1994456,
  "title": "No radio signal, no way to jam it: Ukraine’s top-ranked strike drone can wait 48 hours for its target",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/no-radio-signal-no-way-to-jam-it-ukraines-top-ranked-strike-drone-can",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T18:32:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/08/19/no-radio-signal-no-way-to-jam-it-ukraines-top-ranked-strike-drone-can-wait-48-hours-for-its-target/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian manufacturers have identified strike drones that are impervious to Russian jamming. The Beshket, Deadliner Q1, and Vyriy Opto drones secured top three places in a July ranking of fiber-optic strike systems utilized by Ukraine's Defense Forces, according to Defender Media. Fiber-optic drones are resistant to electronic warfare that can disrupt conventional drones. Guided by a thin cable that deploys as they travel, they cannot be jammed, making them crucial weapons in a conflict where electronic warfare is pervasive. The highest-ranked drone is the Beshket, a 10-inch drone with a 90-kilometer-per-hour speed, 16-minute flight time, and a capacity to carry up to 4 kilograms of payload on eight motors. It features an ambush mode that allows it to remain stationary for up to 48 hours before striking, at a cost of $2,170 on the state Brave1 Market. The manufacturer of the Beshket confirmed its top position but did not provide further details. The second-ranked drone is the Deadliner Q1, produced by Stellarion, which boasts a 110-kilometer-per-hour speed, a 2-kilogram payload, and the ability to fly for at least 20 minutes, all for a price of $1,810 on Brave1 Market. Stellarion confirmed its runner-up status in a press release. The Vyriy Opto drone, also a 10-inch drone, claimed third place. It operates on a 20-kilometer cable spool, reaches speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour, flies for 21 minutes, carries 1 kilogram of payload, and is equipped with a thermal camera, all for around $2,000. The significance of these drones on the front lines is underscored by Ukraine's production efforts. In the first half of 2026, Ukraine has manufactured 413 unmanned aerial systems, a 30% increase compared to the same period in 2025 and a 73% increase from the same period in 2024. Kyiv aims to produce seven million drones in 2026, which is roughly double the output of 2025.",
  "summary": "Ukraine's manufacturers ranked their most effective fiber-optic strike drones in July, with Beshket, Deadliner Q1, and Vyriy Opto 10 taking the top three.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Head of drone company supplying Ukraine was allegedly targeted with Novichok",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/head-of-drone-company-supplying-ukraine-was-allegedly-targeted-with",
        "published": "2026-08-19T16:46:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "Ukraine’s push to cripple Russia in Crimea is just getting started, drone chief tells AP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/ukraines-push-to-cripple-russia-in-crimea-is-just-getting-started",
        "published": "2026-08-19T18:23:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}