Ukraine’s ex-defense minister unveiled a new interceptor built for Russia's fastest drones. He wants AI to help fly it.

What happened: Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, unveiled a new interceptor drone now in testing. It has already downed Russia's fastest jet-powered drone, the Geran-5, and he plans AI autonomy for it. Key numbers: Geran-5 reaches up to 375 mph. Russia launched 350 drones in June and 2,800 in August. Ukraine downed 55% of jet-powered drones in September. Why it matters: Ukraine is shifting toward AI-enabled interceptors as electronic warfare cuts operator links. Fedorov said the interceptor will be affordable and mass-producible, with a first funding round expected soon.

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, unveiled a new interceptor drone now in testing. It has already downed Russia's fastest jet-powered drone, the Geran-5, and he plans AI autonomy for it.

Ukraine is shifting toward AI-enabled interceptors as electronic warfare cuts operator links. Fedorov said the interceptor will be affordable and mass-producible, with a first funding round expected soon.