KBP International TARON

History

The TARON is a piston-powered target drone described as Shahed-like, developed by Czech company KBP International, which has been active in the development, production, and export of advanced defence, aerospace, and security solutions for more than 30 years. It was unveiled at the FUTURE FORCES FORUM military exhibition in Prague on 21 October 2026. Drones of this type are used to train air defence crews, including those operating surface-to-air missile systems, anti-aircraft artillery systems, and interceptor drones.

Specifications

The TARON is powered by a piston (reciprocating) engine. Endurance is up to 30 minutes, range is 70 km, and maximum flight altitude is 1,500 m (5,000 ft).