"This is an extremely efficient solution which allows us to defend our civilians, our cities, our country and defend on the front line. And it's extremely cost-effective. We are talking about a solution with a cost of four or five thousand US dollars per intercept."
"Operated by pilots using first-person-view goggles, they physically pursue and destroy incoming threats by colliding with them. It's an approach Ukraine developed when advanced Western systems arrived too slowly."
Ukrainian companies are seeking partnerships in the US to expand their drone production capabilities. They currently produce millions of drones annually, including interceptors. Traditional air defense systems struggle against saturation attacks, making Ukrainian solutions appealing due to their lower costs. For instance, interceptor drones cost around $4,000 to operate, significantly less than traditional systems. These drones are piloted using first-person-view goggles and are designed to physically collide with threats. This innovative approach emerged from the need for rapid defense solutions amid delays in Western support.
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