Russia’s new class of jet-powered drones rip across the night sky in Kyiv at hundreds of kilometres per hour, leaving Ukrainian air-defence units only moments to intercept them. It’s rarely enough time. With many of the drones getting through to the capital, defence manufacturers are scrambling to develop a new generation of interceptors to counter the deadly threat. They are building their own jet propulsion systems and training artificial intelligence to help guide the chase. They need to move...
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Ukraine scrambles as Russia’s jet drones breach Kyiv’s defences
Russia is deploying a new type of jet-powered drone that travels at high speeds over Kyiv, presenting a significant challenge to Ukrainian air defenses. These drones are difficult to intercept due to their speed, with many successfully reaching the capital.
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Russia is deploying a new type of jet-powered drone that travels at high speeds over Kyiv, presenting a significant challenge to Ukrainian air defenses. These drones are difficult to intercept due to their speed, with many successfully reaching the capital. In response, Ukrainian defense manufacturers are urgently developing advanced interceptors. These new systems will incorporate jet propulsion and artificial intelligence to improve targeting and interception capabilities. The development is driven by the need to counter the effectiveness of Russia's new drone technology.
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Defense manufacturers are developing new interceptors, including jet propulsion systems and AI guidance, to counter the drone threat.
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Russia is using a new class of jet-powered drones that can travel at hundreds of kilometers per hour.
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