{"id":3796,"date":"2025-05-19T08:17:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T05:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/?p=3796"},"modified":"2025-09-04T15:59:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:59:49","slug":"dorozvidka-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/2025\/05\/dorozvidka-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorozvidka #8: UAV with a grenade launcher, heavy bomber \u2018Perun\u2019, plus updates from Aerobavovna, Vitruhan, and Ukrspecsystems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-paragraph\">The Darknode unit of the 412th Nemesis Regiment has shot down 100 Russian strike UAVs \u2014 76 Shaheds and 24 Gerberas. \u201cFor the first time in modern warfare, long-range strike drones are being systematically intercepted by other unmanned aerial vehicles,\u201d the Unmanned Systems Forces <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/usf_army\/575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-paragraph\">This is not the only technological breakthrough achieved by the Ukrainian army over the past week. The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) successfully deployed a drone with a grenade launcher in combat for the first time, and the 110th Territorial Defence Brigade demonstrated the heavy bomber \u2018Perun X-9\u2019 in action. More on these and other updates in Ukrainian defence tech in\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/en\/categories\/dorozvidka\/\">Dorozvidka<\/a><\/em>\u00a0#8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cQueen of Hornets\u201d with a grenade launcher<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ukrainian drone manufacturer\u00a0Wild Hornets\u00a0has reported the first combat use of a drone equipped with a grenade launcher in the AFU. The company\u2019s channel published a <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/wild_hornets\/2941\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">video<\/a> from pilots of the BULAVA unit of the Bohdan Khmelnytskyi Separate Presidential Brigade, who mounted a grenade launcher onto their \u2018Queen of Hornets\u2019 drone and used it successfully against enemy infantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Aerobavovna aerostat for advanced EW\/ELINT systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Militarnyi&nbsp;released a report on the company&nbsp;Aerobavovna, which is developing aerostats for Ukraine\u2019s Defence Forces. The video showcases a new aerostat model designed for high-altitude deployment of powerful electronic warfare and intelligence systems. One of the new model\u2019s standout features is its ability to lift payloads of up to 30 kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2023, Aerobavovna has been supplying the Defence Forces with basic aerostat versions that can carry up to 6 kg and are used for radio communication relay and drone control. The company has now developed a new aerostat type to accommodate more complex and heavier systems.<\/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=\"Aerobavovna \u2013 \u043f\u0456\u0434\u0456\u0439\u043c\u0430\u0454 \u0432\u0430\u043d\u0442\u0430\u0436 \u0434\u043e 6 \u043a\u0433 \u043d\u0430 \u0432\u0438\u0441\u043e\u0442\u0443 \u043f\u043e\u043d\u0430\u0434 500 \u043c\u0435\u0442\u0440\u0456\u0432. \u0410\u0435\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u0438 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0421\u041e\u0423 | \u0420\u0415\u041f\u041e\u0420\u0422\u0410\u0416\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nnre1q31OTs?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\">Militarnyi reports on Aerobavovna<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new aerostats can remain airborne for several days. However, while the smaller ones can be deployed in 7 minutes, the larger models require around 30 minutes and a larger team to set up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aerobavovna is also working on aerostat-based drone carriers for intercepting drones like the Shahed. The company is actively collaborating with other Ukrainian manufacturers to integrate their devices into its aerostat platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heavy bomber \u201cPerun\u201d<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Army TV&nbsp;released a segment on the new heavy strike drone&nbsp;Perun X-9, now actively used by pilots of the 110th Territorial Defence Brigade. It is reported to carry up to 16 kg of munitions and has a range of up to 20 km. Additionally, the quadcopter features an automatic targeting system and can continue operations even if it loses connection with its operators. According to the TDF pilots, compared to the well-known&nbsp;Vampire&nbsp;bomber drone,&nbsp;Perun&nbsp;performs better in windy conditions.<\/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=\"\u042f\u041a \u041f\u0415\u0420\u0423\u041d \u0412\u041e\u042e\u0404 \u0423 \u0417\u0421\u0423: 110 \u0431\u0440\u0438\u0433\u0430\u0434\u0430 \u0422\u0440\u041e \u0437\u043d\u0438\u0449\u0443\u0454 \u0440\u043e\u0441\u0456\u044f\u043d\u00a0\u0432\u0430\u0436\u043a\u0438\u043c\u00a0\u0431\u043e\u043c\u0431\u0435\u0440\u043e\u043c\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0uw3jySn6TY?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\">Army TV reports on Perun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;Perun&nbsp;is used for destroying enemy dugouts, personnel, and equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Ministry of Defence\u2019s space policy directorate?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine <a href=\"https:\/\/mod.gov.ua\/news\/upravlinnya-kosmichnoyi-politiki-minoboroni-vidpovidaye-na-najaktualnishi-zapitannya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">has published FAQ<\/a> about its new\u00a0Space Policy Directorate, established in late March. Its primary aim is to consolidate internal and external capabilities for developing Ukraine\u2019s military space potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The publication highlights three main space-related needs of the Defence Forces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Satellite communications;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconnaissance;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early warning of missile threats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ukrspecsystems launches components shop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ukrainian UAV manufacturer\u00a0Ukrspecsystems\u00a0\u2014 best known for its\u00a0Shark\u00a0reconnaissance drone \u2014 has launched an online shop called\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uascomponents.com\/uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">UAS Components<\/a>. Company representatives told\u00a0Militarnyi\u00a0that the platform offers a wide range of drone parts for Ukrainian manufacturers and operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shop\u2019s catalogue includes gyro-stabilised camera systems, antenna trackers, catapults, parachute systems, masts, batteries, and software \u2014 all of which have proven effective in combat and are already in use by AFU units.<\/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=\"\u041f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0432\u0430\u0433\u0430 \u0432 \u0434\u0435\u0442\u0430\u043b\u044f\u0445! \u2013 Ukrspecsystems \u0437\u0430\u043f\u0443\u0441\u043a\u0430\u0454 \u0431\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0434 \u043a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u043e\u043d\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0456\u0432 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0411\u043f\u041b\u0410 UAS Components\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hQX-tQnmcqI?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 Ukrspecsystems<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond selling parts,&nbsp;UAS Components&nbsp;also offers technical partnerships, engineering services, and manufacturing support for teams developing new UAV systems or enhancing existing ones. This includes composite production, R&amp;D, and turnkey solution development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018HUPALO-N\u2019 Shahed-decoy drone receives NATO codification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ukrainian drone manufacturer&nbsp;Vitruhan&nbsp;has announced that its drone system&nbsp;HUPALO-N&nbsp;has passed international codification and received a NATO stock number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HUPALO-N&nbsp;is an aerial target used for training, combat coordination, and testing various air defence systems. The manufacturer says it has been successfully used for over a year by AFU units and mobile air defence teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ceiqdne0qwtmwdka0rkf-1024x759.webp\" alt=\"\u2018HUPALO-N\u2019 Shahed-decoy drone\" class=\"wp-image-3793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ceiqdne0qwtmwdka0rkf-1024x759.webp 1024w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ceiqdne0qwtmwdka0rkf-300x222.webp 300w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ceiqdne0qwtmwdka0rkf-768x569.webp 768w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ceiqdne0qwtmwdka0rkf-1536x1139.webp 1536w, https:\/\/thedefender.media\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ceiqdne0qwtmwdka0rkf.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">HUPALO-N, photo by manufacturer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to&nbsp;Vitruhan,&nbsp;GUPALO-N&nbsp;is Ukraine\u2019s best-value air target, capable of simulating the speed, flight profile, and size of Russian Shahed drones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights from our editorial backlog over the past week<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3807,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","_featured_category_order":0,"_article_badge":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[531],"tags":[127,1803,618,1709,559],"class_list":["post-3796","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dorozvidka","tag-drones","tag-mod","tag-nemesis","tag-shaheds","tag-ukrspecsystems","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is 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