Pentagon Looks to Ukraine for 'Cheap Antidote' to Iranian Drones
The Pentagon is considering purchasing Ukrainian interceptor drones to combat Iranian Shahed drones, due to the high costs of existing missile defense systems.
US and Gulf countries in talks over purchase of Ukrainian Shahed interceptors – FT
The US and Gulf countries are discussing the acquisition of Ukrainian interceptor drones to combat threats from Iranian-made Shahed drones.
‘Drone Specialist’ Ukraine Offers Interceptor Systems to Middle East in Exchange for Patriots
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed to exchange air defense systems with Middle Eastern countries struggling against Iranian drone attacks.
Zelensky: Ukraine's partners have requested assistance to confront Iranian drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to provide his country's partners with interceptor aircraft to counter Iranian drones, in exchange for US Patriot missiles.
Zelensky proposes exchanging Patriot missiles for interceptor drones amid increased Iranian Shahed threat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed swapping U.S. Patriot missiles for Ukrainian interceptor drones in response to increased Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East.
Ukraine willing to swap interceptor drones for Patriot missiles, Zelenskyy says
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's willingness to exchange interceptor drones for PAC-3 missiles to bolster its air defense amid shortages.
Over 70% of Russian attack drones in Kyiv downed by interceptor drones in February
In February, over 70% of Russian Shahed-type attack drones targeting Kyiv were intercepted and destroyed by Ukrainian interceptor drones, highlighting the effectiveness of Ukraine's drone defense capabilities.
Moving towards an autonomous interceptor: Ukrainian company WIY upgrades Strila drone
Ukrainian company WIY Drones has launched an upgraded Strila drone, designed to intercept Shahed drones, with enhanced features and a significant price reduction.
Interceptor drones down one in three Russian drones – Ukraine's Air Force
Ukraine's Air Force reports that interceptor drones are successfully destroying one in three Russian drones targeting Ukraine.
Winter has grounded Ukraine's interceptor drones, gutting Kyiv's air defense
Ukraine's interceptor drones are unable to operate effectively in winter, significantly weakening Kyiv's air defense against Russian attacks.
Ukrainian TAF Industries develops new interceptor and prepares Octopus drone for mass production
Ukrainian company TAF Industries is developing a high-speed interceptor drone and preparing its Octopus drone for mass production to combat loitering munitions.
Ukrainian companies unveil SEEDIS autonomous interceptor capable of vertical take-off
Ukrainian defense firms have introduced the SEEDIS autonomous interceptor designed to counter enemy drones, showcased at the World Defence Show 2026 in Riyadh.
Ukrainian interceptor drones demonstrated strong performance in January, says commander-in-chief
General Oleksandr Syrskyi praised the effectiveness of Ukrainian-made interceptor drones in January, highlighting their success in neutralizing Shahed drones.
What do Ukraine's new drone interceptors represent and what can we learn from them?
The article discusses Ukraine's new drone interceptor solutions aimed at countering Russian drone attacks that overwhelm their air defense systems.
Against the Russian Shahed, the Octopus drone arrives: how it works and why London and Kiev are starting production
Ukraine and the UK have announced the start of series production of Octopus interceptor drones, with the UK set to produce 1,000 units beginning in February to be sent to Ukraine.
Leleka-100 reconnaissance drones now equipped to evade Russian interceptor drones
The Ukrainian Leleka-100 reconnaissance drones are being upgraded with a new system to help them avoid Russian interceptor drones.
Ukraine and UK to roll out 1,000 Octopus interceptor drones each month from February
Ukraine and the UK will start the production of 1,000 Octopus interceptor drones each month beginning in February as part of their long-term defense partnership.
New Ukrainian interceptor drone accelerates to 320 km/h and is already downing Shaheds
A new Ukrainian interceptor drone named Saliut has been revealed, capable of reaching speeds of 320 km/h and effectively countering enemy drones including Shaheds.
Ukrainian troops now receive over 1,500 interceptor drones per day, says defence ministry
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence reported a record delivery of over 1,500 interceptor drones daily to improve defense against Russian aerial threats.
Russian drones now have a system for blinding Ukrainian defense
Russian attack drones have been observed equipped with an infrared reflector aimed at disrupting and blinding Ukrainian interceptor drones, as noted by Ukrainian military expert Serhii 'Flash' Beskrestnov.