The Ukrainian company F-Drones has unveiled an updated LITAVR+ interceptor drone, designed to counter jet-powered «Shahed» drones. According to the manufacturer, the drone reaches speeds of over 400 km/h, has completed factory trials and is currently undergoing combat testing. The company reports that the destruction of jet-powered drones has been confirmed by video footage and has opened orders for the Ukrainian military.
Briefly about the main points
- LITAVR+ was developed to intercept «Shahed» jet aircraft.
- The aircraft’s stated speed exceeds 400 km/h.
- The drone uses GPS-free navigation and a last-mile system.
- The product has completed factory testing and is currently undergoing field trials.
- F-Drones accepts orders from the Ukrainian armed forces.
Speed and autonomous capabilities for interception
У F-Drones They explain that intercepting jet-powered drones was difficult due to the insufficient speed of Ukrainian anti-drone systems. The updated version is intended to overcome this limitation: the stated speed LITAVR+ is over 400 km/h.
The device is equipped with its own software and a special navigation system that operates without GPS. This makes it possible to carry out tasks without using satellite navigation.
The company has also announced a ‘last mile’ target-tracking system. This enables the mission to be completed without pilot intervention during the final stage. Separately, the company highlights its remote control technology, which allows an operator to control the drone from virtually anywhere in the world.
The product has moved from factory testing to combat testing
According to the CEO of F-Drones Stanislava Khutora, LITAVR+ has already undergone factory trials. The interceptor is currently being tested in combat conditions.
The company claims that the device has been successfully used to destroy jet-powered drones. According to the company, these results are backed up by video evidence.
Field testing means that the manufacturer continues to test the upgraded platform in real-world conditions, rather than solely as part of factory procedures.
LITAVR+ is now available to order for the Ukrainian armed forces
F-Drones has announced that the LITAVR+ is now available for order by the Ukrainian armed forces. The interceptor is an enhanced version of the base Litavr model, which the company classifies as part of its range of countermeasures against enemy «Shaheds». The upgrade focuses specifically on the ability to intercept jet-powered targets, for which the aircraft’s speed is critical.
The manufacturer is combining the delivery of the product with subsequent combat trials. At the same time, the company is already reporting on the results of its use against jet-powered drones.
