The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine announced yesterday (March 23) that it has codified and authorised the Ukrainian-made JEDI Shahed Hunter interceptor drone for operational use.
The interceptors have been designed to destroy Shahed-type attack drones, including Geran and Gerbera. They are also capable of intercepting reconnaissance drones such as Zala and Supercam.
JEDI Shahed Hunter is a vertically launched multi-rotor interceptor drone with four high-performance electric motors and a high-capacity battery. The system is designed to protect the airspace from enemy drones within a radius of up to 40 km.
Weighing just over 4 kg, the drone can carry a payload of up to 500 grams, which Ukrainian defence forces say is enough to destroy an attack drone. JEDI reaches speeds exceeding 350 km/h and altitudes of up to 6 km. It is equipped with daylight and thermal imaging cameras, enabling it to operate both day and night.
The interceptor automatically receives data from radar systems, enabling it to enter the engagement zone more rapidly. A ground control station provides flight coordination, reliable communications and precise target engagement. JEDI Shahed Hunter can automatically acquire, track and home in on a target.
Ukraine’s goal is to identify 100 percent of aerial threats in real time and intercept at least 95 percent of missiles and drones.
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Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
Image: JEDI Shahed Hunter (Ministry of Defence of Ukraine)
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