Deviro unveils SOKYRA interceptor drone designed to counter Russian strike UAVs

Deviro has unveiled the SOKYRA fixed-wing interceptor drone designed to intercept Russian strike drones. The drone was presented at the Protection of Infrastructure and Industrial Facilities forum, as reported by Militarnyi.

SOKYRA is currently a prototype undergoing alpha testing. According to the disclosed specifications, the interceptor reaches up to 240 km/h, has an operational range of 45 km, and has an endurance of up to 30 minutes. The drone carries a 750-gram warhead. The company notes that these specifications may be refined as development continues.

The interceptor is launched via a pneumatic catapult, which can be mounted on a pickup truck. Its software architecture is unified with the Leleka reconnaissance UAV and the Bulava strike drone.

SOKYRA utilises an inertial navigation system and autopilot. The drone is integrated with selected radar systems and software solutions that provide automated target designation. An automatic self-destruct function is also incorporated into the system.

The company stated that the complex is operated by a two-person crew using dual laptops. Upon receiving radar-based target designation, operators visually confirm the target via a thermal imaging camera before initiating the terminal attack phase.

Earlier, Defender Media reported on the Kolibri 10 interceptors developed by TAF Industries and on the high-speed SEEDIS interceptor drone currently undergoing codification.