Ukrainian Armed Forces to use "anti-drone gun" to shoot down Russian UAVs
Individual device blocks enemy UAV control channels
The Ministry of Defense has codified and approved for operation in the Armed Forces of Ukraine an individual means of countering drones "Anti-drone pistol" of Ukrainian production. This was reported by the Main Directorate for Lifecycle Support of Armaments and Military Equipment.
"Anti-drone gun" is an individual electronic defense device. It is a means of installing electromagnetic interference, it blocks the control channels and video signal of enemy drones.
The "anti-drone pistol" has compact dimensions, weighs a little more than 1 kg and is made in a monolithic form factor.
- On April 28, it was reported that the Ministry of Defense had approved more than 300 samples of Ukrainian-made unmanned systems for operation in the Defense Forces in 2024.
- On May 5, 2025, the Ministry of Defense announced that it had codified and put into operation the ground robotic complex "Vislyuk".
- On May 23, the Ministry of Defense codified and approved for use in the Defense Forces the White Wolf strike unmanned aviation complex, capable of hitting heavy equipment.
