Ukraine’s Brave defense-tech collaboration platform has successfully tested an advanced interceptor drone developed by German manufacturer TYTAN Technologies, according to the NGO German Aid for Ukraine, established to track Germany’s assistance for Kyiv.
The Munich-based company is said to be a leading producer of AI-powered, cost-effective UAV drone technology to counter enemy drones and reconnaissance systems to protect people and critical infrastructure.
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Artist’s impression of the Hitchhiker interceptor drone made by IronNet and Asterion Systems.
TYTAN has recently tested its latest interceptor UAV with Ukrainian operators from Brave 1, while representatives of Ukraine’s security and defense forces observed and evaluated the drone’s suitability for use on the modern battlefield, the NGO reported on Sunday.
The interceptor drone has a top speed of around 300 kph (190 mph) and an effective range of up to 20 kilometers (12.5 miles). TYTAN says its interceptor was designed and engineered to combat Iranian-design Shahed drones and similar enemy reconnaissance UAVs by striking the enemy drones at high speed.
Having proven the basic concept the manufacturer now plans to provide the drone with an automatic targeting system powered by machine vision technology which they hope will further increase its precision and effectiveness. Brave 1 and TYTAN will now work with Ukrainian drone developers to share each other’s expertise and experience.
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A Ukrainian defense official who had taken part in the trials claimed to have been impressed by the UAV’s capabilities and said, “This technology addresses critical needs on the battlefield, offering solutions for countering persistent aerial threats.”
A Brave1 spokesperson said they were working to foster partnerships between international manufacturers and Ukrainian designers to develop and build comprehensive defense solutions. “We are working to match the manufacturer with Ukrainian developers of complementary solutions,” the representative said. They emphasized a commitment to build strategic alliances with global developers whose technologies can strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
This latest trial was part of continuing efforts to provide cutting-edge technology to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capability.
At the end of November, similar trials were carried out with the “Hitchhiker” interceptor drone manufactured by the US-based partnership between IronNet, an AI-based cybersecurity defense company, and Asterion Systems, a leader in counter-UAV technology.
The Hitchhiker is a multi-role interceptor with a range of 200 kilometers (125 miles) and a maximum speed of 450 kph (280 kph) and was also designed to intercept and neutralize Shahed and similar drones.
The US company said it was working on a jet-powered upgrade for the Hitchhiker which would provide sufficient range and speed of attack which would make it suitable as a low-cost alternative to conventional air defense missiles.
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