Drozd Interceptor UAV

History

Drozd is a Ukrainian interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle intended to combat hostile drones. It is designed as a counter-UAS platform capable of pursuing aerial targets at high speed.

In 2026, the Come Back Alive charitable foundation supplied Drozd interceptor UAVs to Ukrainian forces as part of its Dronefall fundraising initiative. The available source identifies the 38th Marine Brigade as a recipient.

A Drozd interceptor was photographed on 24 June 2026, confirming the existence of the physical aircraft by that date. By August 2026, the system was being transferred to Ukrainian military units during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Transfer to the 38th Marine Brigade

Come Back Alive reported that the 38th Marine Brigade received Drozd interceptors valued at 3.4 million Ukrainian hryvnias. The transfer formed part of a broader effort to provide Ukrainian units with equipment for countering enemy unmanned aircraft.

Design

Drozd is an unmanned interceptor designed for the counter-UAS role. The available information describes a maximum speed of up to 300 km/h, a flight range of 15 km, and an operating altitude of up to 5 km.

The supplied source does not provide confirmed information about the aircraft's dimensions, propulsion system, guidance method, sensor configuration, payload, launch method, endurance, or recovery system.

Program status

As of August 2026, Drozd interceptor UAVs had been transferred to the 38th Marine Brigade by the Come Back Alive charitable foundation. The available information confirms delivery but does not specify the number of aircraft supplied or provide details of individual combat interceptions.

Specifications (Drozd interceptor UAV)

Performance

• Maximum speed: up to 300 km/h
• Flight range: 15 km
• Operating altitude: up to 5 km