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Ukraine’s counter-drone push spans gun turrets, autonomous systems and new weapons

Ukraine’s effort to counter Russian drones is drawing on established weapons and expanding domestic technology: automatic gun turrets have downed jet-powered drones, while Northrop Grumman’s 30mm Chain Gun is being used against uncrewed aircraft. Ukrainian firms are also raising capital for reconnaissance drones and AI tools as the country advances other arms projects.

Discovered 2026-10-05T03:49:55.432453-07:00 | 2026-10-05T03:49:55.432453-07:00

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The reported success of automatic gun turrets against jet-powered drones, alongside the deployment of the 30mm Chain Gun, shows how established gun systems are being applied to the counter-UAS fight.
Buntar Aerospace’s $16 million raise is intended to expand production of its reconnaissance drone and AI platform, while supporting dual-use products and international expansion.
Ukraine’s wider push includes a proposed robotic force and new missile development, underscoring the breadth of its wartime defense-industrial effort.

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