Ukraine has launched serial production of the LITAVR drone interceptor, a high-speed system developed by F-Drones for engaging aerial and ground targets. The system has been accepted for use by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and is positioned as part of the country’s fast-growing unmanned air defense layer.
The declared maximum speed of LITAVR reaches 350 kilometers per hour. The manufacturer lists a combat radius of 40 kilometers and a maximum altitude of 9 kilometers, while operators have reportedly recorded flights beyond 80 kilometers from the launch point.
Autonomous final approach
One of the key features is the Last Mile Pixel Lock guidance system. It can identify and lock the target before the final phase of the mission. At that stage, the operator controls mainly the drone’s speed, while the guidance system tracks the target automatically.
LITAVR is also integrated with radar systems through the LARAG software complex. The drone can switch between optical and thermal cameras in flight, helping operators adapt to weather, visibility and combat conditions.
F-Drones says it develops much of the critical technology in-house, including software, electronics, motors, speed controllers and flight controllers. The company is also reducing reliance on Chinese components. For Ukraine, the project matters because drone interception is becoming a cheaper and faster layer of protection against mass attacks by enemy UAVs.
