Ukrainian drone maker Wild Hornets is developing an interceptor designed to counter Russia’s Shahed-136 loitering munitions, The Telegraph reported.
Dubbed the Sting, the new first-person view drone is built to fly faster than 100 miles per hour at an altitude of about 10,000 feet.
The Telegraph also reported that an artificial intelligence targeting system is in the works, though the Sting now still needs a pilot. A photo published by the outlet shows a quadcopter mounted with a bulky explosive payload and a camera dome.
Wild Hornets, an engineering nonprofit that says it’s delivered some 14,000 drones to Ukraine’s troops since early 2023, confirmed with Business Insider that the project is in the works.
“We will be able to inform you more when it is possible,” its team wrote in an email, declining to share further details due to security concerns.
It also referenced The Telegraph’s report in a post on X published Sunday.
“30 to 80 Shaheds are launched against Ukrainian cities each day,” wrote …