{"id":10116,"date":"2025-08-31T13:06:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T10:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/?p=10116"},"modified":"2025-12-08T11:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T09:57:19","slug":"joint-ventures-joint-defence-polygon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/stage.thedefender.media\/en\/2025\/08\/joint-ventures-joint-defence-polygon\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Ventures, Joint Defence: Day One. What Ukrainian manufacturers showcased during the TFUA polygon demo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On 28 August, Tech Force in UA (TFUA) held the Joint Ventures, Joint Defence<\/em> event in Lviv, bringing together leading Ukrainian defence manufacturers, defence tech start-ups, EU and NATO officials, as well as other ecosystem representatives. On the eve of the forum, a closed demonstration of Ukrainian weapons manufacturers\u2019 capabilities took place at a specially equipped training ground. Defender Media attended the demo and spoke there with TFUA\u2019s Executive Director, Kateryna Mykhalko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was shown at the polygon<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

More than 15 leading Ukrainian companies took part in the demo, including General Cherry, Infozahyst, Vyriy Drones, DeViRo, Airlogix, Odd Systems, Fourth Law, Dwarf Engineering, Roboneers, TAF Industries, the German firms Quantum Systems and Stark, as well as other prominent manufacturers. Secure communications for participants were provided by HIMERA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DeViRo presented to the public the Ukrainian equivalent of Russia\u2019s Lancet \u2013 the medium-range drone Bulava<\/a>, which can be used for reconnaissance, precision strikes, countering electronic warfare, and more. The drone was launched from a special catapult together with the well-known reconnaissance UAV Leleka-100M2R.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infozahyst, a company specialising in the development and production of radio monitoring and signals intelligence systems, demonstrated the Archont mobile signals intelligence complex, capable of detecting radars at a distance of up to 400 km. The company also showcased its Pluton UAV detection and warning system, which can identify hostile drones at ranges of up to 70 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Infozahyst stand. Photo by TFUA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

One of Ukraine\u2019s largest UAV manufacturers, Vyriy Drones, demonstrated the Blyskavka<\/a> \u2013 a Ukrainian response to Russia\u2019s Molniya. In terms of performance, the Ukrainian system surpasses its adversary\u2019s. With a relay, its maximum range reaches 60 km, it can climb to 2,000 metres and carry up to 8 kg of payload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dwarf Engineering<\/a> demonstrated the functionality of its Narsil autonomous control module under conditions of limited pilot training. During the demo, two ten-inch FPV drones were able to autonomously target and hit a static target without pilot input thanks to the integrated autonomous control system. Defender Media has reported on earlier trials of the module in a separate piece<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roboneers brought their flagship products \u2013 the remotely operated combat module Shablya<\/a> and the ground robotic platform Rys. When the combat module is mounted on the robotic platform, an entirely new beast is born \u2013 the ShaRys, capable of performing a wide range of battlefield missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRDM presented the R-34 strike drone, designed to operate behind enemy lines. The main advantage of the hexacopter is its powerful protection against electronic warfare systems and its reliable and accurate ammunition delivery system. The company also demonstrated a ground robot D-21-12R equipped with a machine gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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D-21-12R from FRDM Group. Photo provided by TFUA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

General Cherry displayed its FPV drone models, of which the company produces more than 50,000 per month. Recently, Defender Media reported<\/a> that the company became the first UAV manufacturer to fulfil an order via the DOT-Chain Defence platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TAF Industries, which recently underwent rebranding<\/a>, showcased a prototype of its new 17-inch Kolibri relay drone. The 13-inch version of the Kolibri<\/a> has already seen successful use at the front, and TAF Industries is launching serial production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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17-inch Kolibri relay drone by TAF Industries. Photo provided by TFUA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

AirLogix presented the GOR reconnaissance UAV, capable of conducting surveillance at ranges of up to 100 km under active interference. The aircraft can stay airborne for up to four hours at an altitude of 3.5 km and is equipped with an 80x zoom camera. A quiet electric engine allows the UAV to operate at a comfortable distance and altitude while remaining unnoticed by the enemy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also on display:<\/p>\n\n\n\n