AngryCat by Venator: New type of drone to counter aerial threats showcased in Germany

At the LandEuro 2025 exhibition in Germany, Ukrainian company Venator Technologies presented its AngryCat interceptor drone. The system is designed to detect and neutralise hostile UAVs, including Shahed, Lancet, Orlan and Zala, Army Recognition reports.

AngryCat operates autonomously and is equipped with radar, a thermal imager, video camera and acoustic sensor. It can also function as a strike drone, engaging ground targets, and is effective both day and night. This enables it to supplement or temporarily replace traditional air defence systems, particularly in situations where missile supplies are limited. The drone weighs 12 kg, can carry up to 1 kg of payload, has a cruising speed of 250 km/h and operates at altitudes of up to 4,500 metres. Its maximum flight time is 15 minutes, with a combat radius of approximately 30 km.

The upgraded version showcased at LandEuro 2025 features an improved acoustic system, which, according to Venator Technologies, allows for more accurate detection of low-noise FPV drones that are undetectable by radar. The AngryCat has also received an enhanced guidance system with multi-sensor control: if one detection channel is jammed, the others remain operational, preserving combat effectiveness.

Nevertheless, the AngryCat has several limitations. Its effectiveness is reduced at higher altitudes, its range is limited, and it remains susceptible to electronic warfare.

Under the Ukrainian Clean Sky initiative, AngryCat and other interceptors have already been deployed to protect energy infrastructure. According to information presented at the exhibition, the drone is in use in several areas of the front line, including the Kharkiv region. In some sectors, it has already replaced more expensive surface-to-air missiles for countering enemy FPV drones.

Venator Technologies, founded in Kyiv in June 2022, specialises in unmanned systems for defence applications. In addition to AngryCat, its portfolio includes the FlyCat loitering munition and several classified projects.