The Ukrainian drone interceptor for Russian Shahed UAVs has been launched into serial production. The technology has been transferred to the first three manufacturers in Ukraine, with eleven more preparing production lines.
This was announced by Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal.
Octopus is a Ukrainian technology for intercepting “suicide drones” developed by the Armed Forces and proven in combat. It works at night, under jamming, and at low altitudes.
“We are launching interceptors into serial production so that they can defend the Ukrainian sky as soon as possible,” Shmyhal wrote.
The Ministry of Defense emphasized that it is working in open cooperation with Ukrainian manufacturers, creating conditions for a rapid transition from innovative developments to serial combat solutions that strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.