Ukraine’s robotic air defence turrets have intercepted Geran-4 and Geran-5 drones, according to the country’s Ministry of Defence, which is also working to integrate different surface-to-air missile systems into a single tactical network.
The capabilities were discussed during a visit by Defence Minister Evgeniy Khmara to Ukrainian Air Force air defence command posts and positions operated by direct air defence cover units on 2 November.
Khmara said the military was assessing ways to improve the effectiveness of robotic turret interceptions, including through the use of different types of ammunition. The ministry aims to expand the deployment of combat-proven solutions and improve coordination between air defence assets.
The discussions also covered integrating systems including NASAMS and IRIS-T into a unified command-and-control network. Ukraine is developing an implementation plan to enable different surface-to-air missile systems to operate together and improve coordination across its air defences.
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