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Ukraine leans on private companies to help plug air defense gaps

Automated turrets operating by privately-owned air defense program have destroyed more than 60 Russian drones and missiles, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said on Oct. 29.

30 October, 02:50 AM

Russian Geran-5 drones reach 1,000 km/h as Chinese engineers aid development

Russian Geran-5 drones can reach speeds of up to 1,000 kilometers per hour (621 mph) while maneuvering, with such speeds already recorded, and Chinese specialists are actively involved in developing Russian UAVs, Ukrainian presidential adviser on defense technology Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov told reporters on Oct. 29.

29 October, 04:32 PM

Russia testing jet drones against western Ukraine

Russia has been launching jet-powered drones from Crimea toward western Ukraine over the past several days, Ukrainian presidential defense technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said on Oct. 13.

14 October, 02:52 AM

Ukraine sends Russian drone fragments to Israel for analysis — ambassador

Israel is analyzing samples of Russian strike drones captured in Ukraine, specifically new variants like the Geran, former Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky said, according to Ekonomichna Pravda.

13 October, 02:00 PM

Fedorov and Yelizarov develop new interceptor drone that has already downed two jet-powered Shaheds

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said that a new interceptor drone developed with military personnel and engineers had already shot down two Russian Geran-5 jet-powered drones heading toward Kyiv on Oct. 12.

12 October, 06:39 PM

Russian Geran-4 and Geran-5 gain terrain-matching navigation

Russia has equipped its Geran-4 and Geran-5 attack drones with an optical terrain-navigation system that allows them to fly without relying on satellite navigation, Ukrainian presidential defense technology adviser Serhii Beskrestnov, known as Flash, said.

11 October, 12:48 PM

Ukraine's air defense already shooting down jet-powered drones with AI-driven robotic turrets — Air Force

Ukraine's air defense forces are already shooting down Russian jet-powered drones with robotic turrets, Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said during the United News national telethon program on Oct. 5.

5 October, 03:12 PM

Russia working on boosting jet-powered drone speeds to 700 km/h — expert

Russia is attempting to increase the speed of its jet-powered Geran-5 drones to 700-800 km/h by housing their engines inside the fuselage, thereby making it harder for Ukrainian air defenses to intercept them, aviation expert Anatolii Khrapchynskyi reported on October 1.

1 October, 01:26 PM

Ukraine downs just 60% of Russia's new jet-powered drones, Air Force warns

Ukraine intercepts only about 60% of Russian jet-powered strike drones compared to 90–95% of conventional models, Air Force Communications Head Yurii Ihnat told Financial Times on Sept. 14.

14 September, 10:34 AM

New generation of Russian missiles spotted over Kyiv

Air defenses over Kyiv have shot down several Geran-5 light cruise missiles, which bear little resemblance to Shahed kamikaze UAVs they were derived from, Ukrainian presidential adviser on drones Serhii Beskrestnov said on Sept. 3.

3 September, 08:36 PM

Russia sets up network of secret bases to launch jet-powered Shaheds across Europe — The Telegraph

Russia has constructed a network of secret military bases capable of launching its most advanced jet-powered kamikaze drones for deep strikes against NATO member states, The Telegraph wrote on Aug. 17, citing findings from an investigative report.

17 August, 09:50 AM

New Russian Geran-5 missile raises fresh threat to Ukraine’s air defenses

Russia displayed its new Geran-5 cruise missile, which it has already used to strike Ukraine, for the first time in footage aired during its “virtual” parade in Moscow on May 9, Defense Express reported.

10 May, 12:05 PM

Russia deploys Gerbera drone to carry FPV for first time, Ukrainian official says

Russia has used its Gerbera drone for the first time as a platform to launch a first-person view (FPV) drone against Ukraine, a Ukrainian defense adviser said.

3 February, 05:25 PM

Geran-5 flies on Chinese, U.S., and German parts

The electronic component base of Russia’s new Geran-5 strike drone originates from three countries — China, the United States, and Germany, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) wrote on Jan. 19.

19 January, 12:57 PM

Russia first used Geran-5 strike drone in attacks

Russian occupation forces have for the first time used a new Geran-5 strike drone during combined aerial attacks on Ukraine this month, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said on Jan. 11.

11 January, 12:47 PM

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