Ukraine and NATO are stepping up cooperation on counter-drone defense and military innovation, as Kyiv offers to share battlefield experience gained during the war with Russia.
The discussions took place during a meeting between Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Sergiy Boyev and Admiral Pierre Vandier, NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, alongside representatives from Ukraine’s defense and intelligence sectors.
Officials focused on expanding collaboration in counter-UAS, including the exchange of operational knowledge and the development of new technologies.
Interceptors and layered defense in focus
A central theme of the talks was the growing role of interceptor drones as part of a layered air defense strategy. Ukrainian officials said such systems are becoming an increasingly effective and cost-efficient way to counter aerial threats.
“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 percent success rate in intercepting UAVs,” Boyev said.
Ukraine outlined its broader approach to air defense, which combines interception capabilities with command-and-control systems and expanded radar coverage. Officials say the country has developed practical experience integrating these elements under wartime conditions.
Data systems and joint projects
The meeting also highlighted Ukraine’s use of the DELTA situational awareness platform, which is used to track missions, identify targets and assess strike outcomes. The system generates battlefield data that can be used to refine tactics and improve operational decision-making.
Both sides explored potential joint projects, including cooperation through NATO initiatives and innovation programs aimed at linking Ukrainian and international defense companies.
The discussions reflect NATO’s growing interest in Ukraine’s experience countering large-scale drone attacks, as allied militaries seek to adapt to the increasing use of low-cost unmanned systems in modern conflict.
Representatives from Ukraine are set to address attendees in London at the Counter UAS Technology Europe conference on April 20-22, where they will share operational lessons from the war in Ukraine.
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