Ukraine and NATO are expanding cooperation in counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) defence, the exchange of combat experience and the development of innovative technologies, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine said today (March 24).
The matter was discussed during a meeting between Sergiy Boyev, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine for European Integration, and Admiral Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT). The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Unmanned Systems Forces Command, the Main Directorate of Intelligence, the Brave1 defence innovation cluster, and the DELTA project team.
The parties discussed the development of cost-effective and accessible C-UAS solutions, including the use of interceptors as a component of a layered air defence system.
“The share of interceptors in target engagements is steadily increasing. This is an efficient and cost-effective way to destroy enemy drones. Our goal is to achieve a 95 percent success rate in intercepting UAVs,” said Sergiy Boyev.
At the meeting, the Ukrainian officials presented an approach to building an air defence system that encompasses not only engagement capabilities but also command and control systems and the expansion of radar coverage. Ukraine currently possesses unique practical experience in integrating all components of such a system in the context of full-scale warfare.
Special attention was devoted to the DELTA situational awareness system, which enables mission tracking, target identification, monitoring of engagement results and the generation of objective battlefield statistics.
The parties explored opportunities for joint projects, including at the JATEC center and within the UNITE–Brave NATO initiative. This entails expanding cooperation between Ukrainian and international companies and integrating Ukrainian solutions into NATO defence systems.
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Image: The parties discussed the use of cost-effective C-UAS technologies. (Ministry of Defence of Ukraine)
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