{"id":23807,"date":"2026-03-03T19:07:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/?p=23807"},"modified":"2026-03-04T08:09:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T06:09:32","slug":"dorozvidka-49","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/2026\/03\/dorozvidka-49\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorozvidka #49: Odd Systems\u2019 semiconductor plant, and updates from TAF Industries, Vyriy, Fire Point, Frontline and Brave1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the past week, Ukrainian and international media published a number of notable stories. From them, the defence tech ecosystem learned that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/odd-systems\/\">Odd Systems<\/a> plans to invest $70 million in a sensor manufacturing plant for thermal imaging cameras;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/taf-industries\/\">TAF Industries<\/a> doubled its revenue in 2025 and plans to enter the deep strike market;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/vyriy-drone\/\">Vyriy<\/a> codified several new products, while its founder acquired a media outlet;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/vyriy-drone\/\">Fire Point<\/a> is developing a deep strike version of its mid-strike drone without reducing the 105 kg warhead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Dorozvidka #49 features interviews with founders and top managers from <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/frontline\/\">Frontline Robotics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/brave1\/\">Brave1<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/roboneers\/\">Roboneers<\/a>, as well as \u201cElektrik,\u201d commander of the UGV battalion of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade \u201cKholodnyi Yar.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Odd Systems to build a semiconductor plant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ukrainian company Odd Systems, which manufactures thermal imaging cameras for drones, plans to build its own semiconductor plant. Co-founder <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/tags\/yaroslav-azhnyuk\/\">Yaroslav Azhnyuk<\/a> shared the news on the UT-2 podcast, saying investments could reach $70 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Azhnyuk did not specify the location but hinted that both domestic and international options are under consideration. \u201cIt may become the first semiconductor plant in Ukraine,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Axon \u0456\u043d\u0432\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0443\u0454 \u0432 \u00ab\u0427\u0435\u0442\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0442\u0438\u0439 \u0437\u0430\u043a\u043e\u043d\u00bb. \u0421\u043c\u0456\u043b\u0438\u0432\u0456\u0441\u0442\u044c \u043f\u0456\u0434\u043f\u0440\u0438\u0454\u043c\u0446\u044f. \u0420\u0435\u0432\u043e\u043b\u044e\u0446\u0456\u044f \u0432 AI. mvp #9, 2 \u0441\u0435\u0437\u043e\u043d\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LQl1Sb3iXVM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also discussed Axon\u2019s investment, Swarmer\u2019s IPO, AI development and other topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frontline Robotics CEO on manufacturing in Germany, a Mavic alternative and deftech challenges<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a short period, Frontline Robotics has evolved from a promising startup into one of the key players in Ukraine\u2019s defence tech market. Its core products include the Zoom reconnaissance drone, the Linza strike bomber and the Buria robotic turret.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rm4cozklku1wmu2ryior-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rm4cozklku1wmu2ryior-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rm4cozklku1wmu2ryior-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rm4cozklku1wmu2ryior-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rm4cozklku1wmu2ryior-1536x806.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/rm4cozklku1wmu2ryior-2048x1075.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yevhen Tretiak, photo from DOU article<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2025, the company <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/2026\/02\/quantum-frontline-10k-dron\/\">launched<\/a> joint drone production in Germany with Quantum Systems under the Build with Ukraine initiative. In an <a href=\"https:\/\/dou.ua\/lenta\/interviews\/frontline-robotics-interview\/?from=tg&amp;utm_source=telegram&amp;utm_medium=social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">interview with DOU<\/a>, co-founder and CEO Yevhen Tretiak explained how team culture helped the company scale, how it secured German partners and whether it can move away from Chinese components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TAF Industries CEO on new drone types, international projects and 80% revenue growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TAF Industries, one of Ukraine\u2019s largest FPV drone manufacturers, is aiming to grow revenue from other UAV categories, CEO Volodymyr Zinovskyi told Forbes. Among the new product lines under consideration are deep-strike drones, interceptors, and UGVs. The company\u2019s revenue grew by 80% in 2025 compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How is one of the largest FPV manufacturers diversifying its portfolio? What international partnerships is it exploring? And why will FPV drones remain its core revenue driver for now? <a href=\"https:\/\/forbes.ua\/innovations\/taf-industries-khoche-vidiyti-vid-osnovnogo-produktu-fpv-intervyu-z-ceo-pro-investitsii-v-novi-tipi-droniv-mizhnarodni-proekti-i-rist-vitorgu-na-80-03032026-36754\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Read the full interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fire Point to develop a deep strike version of FP-2 with a 105 kg warhead<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nv.ua\/ukr\/ukraine\/events\/viyna-v-ukrajini-yak-droni-fp-2-zminili-situaciyu-na-fronti-chi-ye-voni-alternativoyu-kabam-i-himars-50585558.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">NV<\/a> visited the production site of Fire Point\u2019s FP-2 mid-strike drones, spoke with the developer and gathered feedback from military operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-founder and chief designer Denys Shtilerman said the company is developing a long-range version of the FP-2 while retaining its 105 kg warhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d16f90636e1caad8bfd8a35e2e506903-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d16f90636e1caad8bfd8a35e2e506903-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d16f90636e1caad8bfd8a35e2e506903-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d16f90636e1caad8bfd8a35e2e506903-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/d16f90636e1caad8bfd8a35e2e506903.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Serhii Okunev \/ NV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur goal is to create a version with the same 105-kilogram warhead but capable of a full deep strike range. This is not a plan \u2014 it\u2019s already being implemented,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In-depth discussion on UGVs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Militarnyi released a new episode of its \u201cDo Zbroyi!\u201d project featuring \u201cElektrik,\u201d commander of the UGV battalion of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade \u201cKholodnyi Yar,\u201d and Taras Rokoshevskyi, co-founder of Roboneers and head of UGV development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They discussed requirements for ground drones, key combat missions, unit development and challenges facing manufacturers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0414\u0435 \u043d\u0430\u0437\u0435\u043c\u043d\u0456 \u0434\u0440\u043e\u043d\u0438 &quot;\u0437 \u043a\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0431\u043a\u0438&quot;, \u0432\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0433\u0438 \u0434\u043e \u041d\u0420\u041a, \u0437\u0430\u0434\u0430\u0447\u0456 \u0432\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0431\u043d\u0438\u043a\u0456\u0432 \u2013 &quot;\u0415\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u0438\u043a&quot; \u0442\u0430 \u0422\u0430\u0440\u0430\u0441 \u0420\u043e\u043a\u043e\u0448\u0435\u0432\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vjJG_32u4qA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video by Militarnyi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new at Vyriy Industries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/oboronka.mezha.ua\/ukrajinska-vyriy-nrk-dzhankoy-ta-dron-sokil-308991\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Oboronka<\/a>, Vyriy has codified several products, including the Dzhankoy UGV and the Sokil reconnaissance drone. Both are currently undergoing brigade-level testing. Sokil has already been successfully used in initial combat missions, while Dzhankoy is being evaluated in field workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sokil is a budget reconnaissance drone. It is hand-launched, deploys within 20 minutes, operates at altitudes up to 2,500 meters and has a maximum range of 170 km. It is expected to include a countermeasure system against Russian FPV interceptors. The unit cost is up to $5,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dzhankoy is a logistics and support platform with a payload capacity of up to 500 kg and towing capability for damaged equipment weighing around 2.5 tons. Its top speed is 15 km\/h with a range of 42 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-left wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/2026\/03\/brave1-new-copters\/\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> New multirotor drones on Brave1 Market \u2013 Magura, Jet22, SkyCraft copters, AV lineup and more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another update: Vyriy Industries founder Oleksii Babenko <a href=\"https:\/\/babel.ua\/news\/125198-u-babelya-zminivsya-sklad-akcioneriv-75-vikupiv-oleksiy-babenko\">acquired a 75% stake<\/a> in the media outlet Babel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cStrong and independent media are one of the foundations of a strong and independent state \u2014 the kind of state I want to live in,\u201d the entrepreneur said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Artem Moroz on the weapons of the future, Brave1 and its US Investment Roadshow<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ahead of Brave1\u2019s US Investment Roadshow, Artem Moroz, head of investment attraction at the cluster, appeared on the English-language podcast Silicon Curtain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Future of Warfare &amp; Defense Tech Roadshow with Artem Moroz of BRAVE1!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZiVoMmq9C-8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video by Silicon Curtain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/categories\/dorozvidka\/\">Previously in Dorozvidka<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most interesting interviews, columns and reports on Ukrainian defence tech over the past week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":23780,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","_featured_category_order":0,"_article_badge":"featured","footnotes":""},"categories":[531],"tags":[137,881,253,821,1355,733,858,421],"class_list":["post-23807","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dorozvidka","tag-brave1","tag-fire-point","tag-frontline","tag-odd-systems","tag-oleksii-babenko","tag-roboneers","tag-taf-industries","tag-vyriy-drone","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dorozvidka #49: Odd Systems, TAF Industries, Vyriy, Fire Point<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The most interesting interviews, columns and reports on Ukrainian defence tech over the past week. 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