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Odd Systems & Terma Forge AI‑Powered Drone‑Interceptor Alliance

by Roman Cheplyk
Monday, July 21, 2025
2 MIN
Odd Systems & Terma Forge AI‑Powered Drone‑Interceptor Alliance

Ukrainian FPV pioneer teams with Danish defense giant to build low‑cost, autonomous counter‑UAV platforms for Europe’s evolving air‑security needs

Strategic Partnership at a Glance

  • Companies: Odd Systems (Kyiv, Ukraine) × Terma Group (Lystrup, Denmark)

  • Mission: Develop an affordable, AI‑driven interceptor drone capable of neutralising threats ranging from consumer quadcopters to Shahed‑style attack UAVs.

  • Technology blend:

    • Terma: Radar, sensor fusion, avionics, space‑grade engineering

    • Odd Systems: Front‑line FPV know‑how, combat‑proven payloads, thermal‑imaging optics

“Combining Danish sensor expertise with Ukrainian battlefield experience will yield a platform that protects critical European infrastructure at a fraction of today’s costs.”
Yaroslav Azhnyuk, Co‑Founder, Odd Systems


Why the Collaboration Matters

  1. Rising drone threat: Hundreds of low‑cost UAV incursions each month across Eastern Europe demand scalable defences.

  2. Cost pressure: Traditional C‑UAV missiles cost 10–50× more than their targets; AI interceptors flip the economics.

  3. EU security: Co‑production inside Ukraine and Denmark shortens supply chains and strengthens NATO‑aligned capabilities.


Core Capabilities Under Development

Component Terma Contribution Odd Systems Contribution
Detection & tracking Mini‑radars, multispectral sensors Front‑line signal‑intelligence data
Navigation & autonomy Avionics stack, AI flight‑control algorithms Real‑time interception tactics honed in war
Kinetic / electronic payload Safe‑distance neutralisation tech FPV‑style strike packages & Gorska‑12 lineage
Thermal optics Sensor fusion Kurbas‑256 / 640 HD cameras

Existing Odd Systems Hardware Portfolio

  • Gorska‑12 – FPV drone‑interceptor (anti‑UAV)

  • Stus‑7 & Lupynis‑10 – Long‑range loitering munitions

  • Kurbas‑256 / 640 – High‑resolution thermal cameras purpose‑built for combat FPVs


Project Roadmap

  1. Q4 2025 – Concept validation

    • Hardware‑in‑the‑loop simulations and lab flight tests

  2. Q2 2026 – Field trials in Ukraine & Denmark

    • Live engagements against quadcopters and cruise‑speed targets

  3. Late 2026 – Initial production

    • Co‑assembly line launch (site TBD: Kyiv oblast &/or Denmark)

  4. 2027 – Commercial rollout

    • Offers to EU armed forces, critical‑infrastructure operators, and NATO allies


Expected Benefits

  • Affordable unit cost—designed to out‑match expendable drones economically.

  • Plug‑and‑play modularity—seamless integration with existing C2 systems and radar nets.

  • Deep EU supply synergy—shared IP accelerates certification for European Defence Fund programmes.


About Terma Group

Danish defence and aerospace integrator employing 2,000+ staff. Core lines: radar systems, electronic warfare, avionics, and space components.

About Odd Systems

Kyiv‑based UAV manufacturer specialising in FPV strike and interceptor drones plus military‑grade thermal‑imaging optics.

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