More drone hunters deployed

The Ministry of Defence has codified and authorized the ‘Chief-1’ Ukrainian-made unmanned aerial system for operational use within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This was reported by the MoD’s Main Directorate for Support of the Life Cycle of Weapons and Military Equipment. 

This drone is designed to engage enemy aircraft or personnel using a payload module firing shotgun cartridges. 

The Chief-1 features a lightweight yet durable frame, powerful engines, high maneuverability, and a design tailored for aerial combat. 

These drones are equipped with automatic target acquisition systems and can reach the optimal engagement range. They are capable of firing in both manual and automatic modes. The Chief-1 targets enemy FPV drones, bombers, and specific types of reconnaissance and fire-correction UAVs.

A reminder to defense equipment manufacturers: helpful information on the procedure for codifying new models of weapons and military equipment is available here.