Estonian defense company Frankenburg Technologies plans to start testing its innovative anti-drone missiles in Ukraine in 2025, ERR reported on December 6.
The company, recognized as one of Europe’s leading defense technology startups, has developed missiles designed to intercept Iranian Shahed drones at altitudes of up to two kilometers.
A key feature of the system is its artificial intelligence capability for autonomous targeting.
“The technology is promising and we will start testing it in Ukraine in the new year,” Kusti Salm, CEO of Frankenburg Technologies, said BE WRONG.
Production will begin with a few dozen units per week and is expected to reach hundreds by the third quarter of 2025.
The missile tests are aimed at confirming the system’s effectiveness in real combat conditions, the company added.
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur emphasized support for Ukraine’s military production capabilities.
Speaking at the Halifax International Security Forum, Pevkur told The Hill that Ukraine can manage its defense effectively if it has adequate resources.
“Ukrainians can handle all this if we provide them with everything they need to fight Russia,” he said.
The need for anti-drone missiles is underscored by Russia’s increasing use of Shahed-style kamikaze drones against Ukraine.
According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Moscow deployed 2,576 drones in November, compared to 2,023 in October.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans in September to increase drone production tenfold, signaling continued nighttime attacks on Ukraine.
Russia’s fall offensive cost more than 50 troops per square kilometer, ISW says
November marked the fifth consecutive month of increasing Russian casualties, with an estimated total of 45,690 troops lost during the month.
Tim Zadorozhny