Dossier
Shaheds
Coverage of Shaheds in the Nexus archive.
- A Ukrainian arms maker says it's got a new high-speed interceptor built to hunt Russia's jet-powered Shaheds
Ukrainian defense firm SkyFall has developed the P1-Sun JetKiller, an interceptor drone capable of reaching 230 mph to counter Russia's jet-powered Shaheds. The drone uses AI-based guidance and is entering mass production with a target of 50,000 units per month.
- Ukraine's arms makers found a way to get interceptor pilots out of danger without losing their reach
Ukrainian companies have developed remote operations allowing interceptor drone pilots to control drones from hundreds of miles away via satellite-based internet, enhancing safety from Russian targeting. This advancement, highlighted by Skyfall and Wild Hornets, enables operators to remain continents away without compromising mission effectiveness.