In brief
Ukraine’s Defence Ministry and Brave1 tested reconnaissance drones from nine Ukrainian manufacturers. Producers whose aircraft met military requirements are moving toward contracts for future supplies to defence units.
Ukraine’s Defence Ministry and defence innovation cluster Brave1 have tested reconnaissance drones intended as alternatives to Chinese DJI Mavic aircraft, Novynarnia reported, citing the ministry. The trials assessed resistance to electronic warfare, video and data transmission quality, flight endurance and other combat requirements.
Manufacturers whose drones met military requirements are entering the contracting process with the ministry for subsequent deliveries to Ukraine’s defence forces. Novynarnia’s report did not specify how many manufacturers qualified, procurement volumes or delivery dates. It also did not name the manufacturers or models, or give the trials’ exact date and location.
The ministry said expanding battlefield danger zones and enemy use of electronic warfare were increasing demands on tactical reconnaissance drones. Its requirements include operation under electronic interference and without GPS, at least 60 minutes of flight, control over greater distances and an interface familiar to military users. These are requirements, rather than reported performance results for every aircraft tested.
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