{
  "id": 8484406,
  "title": "Russia plans new navigation system for Shaheds, guided bombs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/russia-plans-new-navigation-system-for-shaheds-guided-bombs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T15:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/ukraine-adviser-russia-plans-ariadna-navigation-for-shaheds-guided-bombs-50642827.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian defense technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov revealed Russia's plans to equip Shahed drones and KABs (guided aerial bombs) with the Ariadna navigation system. This system was first unveiled by the enemy in December 2025 and has been developed since. The system would enable drones and missiles to navigate up to 100 kilometers deep into Ukrainian territory, allowing for precise strikes on a large portion of the country.\n\nThe Ariadna system functions by receiving signals from three ground-based points and determining the drone's position based on signal delay, regardless of satellite reliance. Beskrestnov explained that Ukraine employs similar ground-based radio beacon navigation technology for reconnaissance drones, while Russia introduced the system on Zala drones in 2022.\n\nBeskrestnov further suggested that the most promising method for drone navigation without satellites involves exploiting variations in Earth's magnetic field. Although the technology is not yet ready for widespread use, leading companies worldwide are actively working on its development.",
  "summary": "Russia plans to equip Shahed drones and guided aerial bombs with a new Ariadna navigation system, Serhii Beskrestnov (Flash), an adviser to the Ukrainian president on defense technology development, said on Sept. 19.",
  "key_points": [
    "Russia plans to equip Shahed drones and KABs with Ariadna navigation system.",
    "Ariadna system enables drones and missiles to navigate 100km into Ukraine.",
    "System functions without satellites using ground-based radio beacon signals."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}