Чим замінити ППО? Все про дрони-перехоплювачі | DOU DefTech

🔥 We continue our new column — DOU DefTech. In this series of explainers, we will disassemble complex military technologies as simply as possible. We show how the best engineering solutions work and how they really change the situation on the battlefield. In the second issue, we talk about interceptor drones — a new era of air defense. We figure out whether they can replace expensive anti-aircraft missiles, how to shoot down enemy "Orlans" and "Shahedas" for pennies, and what role artificial intelligence plays in this. Text version of the interview: https://dou.ua/lenta/interviews/inter... 🍒 The project was implemented with the support of the defense-tech company "General Chereshnya" - a Ukrainian developer and manufacturer of UAVs: https://linktr.ee/general_cherry 👤 Guest: Military man with the call sign Link, a fighter of the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov" Navigation: 00:00 Intro 00:18 What exactly do we call an interceptor drone? 00:48 What are the purposes of interceptors? 01:22 What are the scenarios for using interceptors? 02:19 At what altitude does a shootdown occur? 02:51 How often are interceptions successful? 03:28 Can interceptor drones replace anti-aircraft defense systems? 04:48 And how much more profitable is it? 06:01 How long does it take to manufacture one drone-interceptor? 06:52 Are drone-interceptors from foreign manufacturers used? 07:14 Is there mass production of drone-interceptors on the Ukrainian market? 07:30 What problems do they have now? 08:08 What does “finishing” drones on site entail? 08:21 Why can’t manufacturers immediately do what’s needed on the front line? 08:50 How many people are needed to service one drone-interceptor? 09:57 How long does it take to train a crew? 10:37 How much does an interceptor drone cost? 10:57 What material support do these military personnel receive? 11:47 How do detection and guidance systems work? 12:39 To what extent is AI integrated into the Ukrainian drone-interceptor? 13:53 How vulnerable are drone-interceptors to enemy electronic warfare now? 15:08 What are the main challenges with these drones on the battlefield now? 15:52 What should Ukrainian interceptors be like to gain an advantage over the enemy? 17:37 Blitz from a partner of the column 🚀 We are waiting for you at DOU Day 2026: May 15-16, Parkovy Exhibition and Convention Center, 4000 people, the largest technology conference — https://dou.ua/dou-day-2026/