#Interceptors

Russia is altering the layout of the Geran-5 jet drone by moving the engine inside the fuselage to reach 700 km/h and evade cheap interceptor drones.

Ukraine plans to transition to the mass deployment of interceptor drones within a few months, as the prototypes successfully undergo real combat testing against enemy UAVs.

The SBU shot down a jet-powered drone with a domestic interceptor for the second time within 24 hours — this time the target was the Russian 'Geran-5', Zelenskyy announced after a report from SBU head Poklad.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sibiga, following a massive missile strike on Kyiv that killed 12 people, urged allies to urgently transfer interceptors and air defense systems.

🚁 **Challenges of Intercepting Kamikaze Drones:** Interceptor operators face strict time constraints: target speeds exceed 300 km/h, leaving minimal time for maneuvering. ⚡ **Physics vs. Tactics:** - Low altitudes: interference and lack of visibility. - High altitudes: rapid battery drain during climb. 🤝 **Teamwork:** Success depends on the synchronization of operators and navigators. After visual acquisition, the autopilot engages. #Drones #War #Technology #RBC