Ukrainian-made attack UAV with range of 1,000 kilometres already tested

The Ukroboronprom State Concern [Ukrainian arms industry company] has released the first sample of an UAV with a range of 1000 kilometres and conducted its tests in the airspace.

Source: Nataliia Sad, spokesperson for Ukroboronprom, during a briefing, as cited by Interfax-Ukraine news agency

Quote: "Today, the project of developing an unmanned aerial vehicle with a range of more than 1000 kilometres, capable of carrying a payload of up to 75 kg has reached such a stage that, unfortunately, we cannot share any details about it now."

Details: The Concern also reported that they have accelerated the production of the first sample as much as possible, "tested it in the airspace" and are preparing for the next stage: the demonstration of the capabilities of this system to the leadership of Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

Background: 

In October 2022, the Ukroboronprom State Concern made it clear that they were completing the development of an attack UAV.

In early December, Ukroboronprom reported that they had conducted a number of successful tests of a Ukrainian attack drone with an effective range of 1,000 kilometres.

The concern added that they were moving to the stage of tests that would showcase the drone’s capabilities under the influence of electronic warfare.

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