NATO is interested in Ukraine’s experience in counter-drone defense and in the exchange of military innovations

Ukraine and NATO are expanding cooperation in counter-drone defense, the exchange of combat experience, and the development of innovative technologies. Ukraine stands ready to share its unique solutions derived from the lessons of modern warfare and integrate them into joint projects with partners.

The matter was discussed during a meeting between Sergiy Boyev, Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine for European Integration, and Admiral Pierre Vandier, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (SACT).

The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Unmanned Systems Forces Command, the Main Directorate of Intelligence, the Brave1 defense innovation cluster, and the DELTA project team.

The goal is to achieve a 95% success rate in intercepting UAVs

The parties discussed the development of cost-effective and accessible solutions for countering aerial threats, including the employment of interceptors as a component of a layered air defense system.

“The share of interceptors in target engagements is steadily increasing. This is an efficient and cost-effective way to destroy enemy drones. Our goal is to achieve a 95% success rate in intercepting UAVs,” said Sergiy Boyev.

The Ukrainian side presented an approach to building an air defense system that encompasses not only engagement capabilities but also command and control systems and the expansion of radar coverage. Ukraine currently possesses unique practical experience in integrating all components of such a system in the context of full-scale warfare.

DELTA system: the primary system for tracking and analyzing enemy losses

Special attention was devoted to the DELTA situational awareness system, which enables mission tracking, target identification, monitoring of engagement results, and the generation of objective battlefield statistics.

The parties explored opportunities for joint projects, including at the JATEC center and within the UNITE–Brave NATO initiative. This entails expanding cooperation between Ukrainian and international companies and integrating Ukrainian solutions into NATO defense systems.