“Ukraine is launching serial production of its own interceptor designed to counter Shahed drones,” said Minister of Defence Denys Shmyhal. “The Octopus is a Ukrainian technology for intercepting Shahed drones, developed by the Armed Forces and validated in combat.”
According to Shmyhal, the system is “capable of operating at night, under electronic jamming, and at low altitudes.” He added, “Accordingly, we are launching the interceptors into serial production so they can begin protecting Ukraine’s skies as quickly as possible.”
The Ministry of Defence stated it remains committed to its open cooperation policy with Ukrainian defence manufacturers. This approach supports the fast transition from innovation to mass production of technologies that strengthen the country’s defence capability.
Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine (press release).
