The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense codified and authorized the JEDI Shahed Hunter high-speed interceptor drone system for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Two or more independent sources agree on the core facts. Additional sources would further strengthen this assessment.
How we assess confidence →Entities
Source Reports
What each source reports. "Source tone" reflects the language used by the outlet — it is not an independent verification.
The high-speed interceptor drones within this system successfully destroy Russian Shahed-type attack drones, including Geran and Gerbera. They can also intercept reconnaissance UAVs such as Zala and Supercam.
The JEDI Shahed Hunter is a copter-type aerial drone with vertical takeoff capability, equipped with a lightweight and durable frame, four high-performance electric motors, and a high-capacity battery.
With a total weight of just over 4 kg, the drone can carry up to 500 grams of payload.
Its motors are powerful enough to accelerate it to speeds exceeding 350 km/h and reach altitudes of up to 6 km.
The system can protect the airspace from enemy drones within a radius of up to 40 km.
Protecting the skies is a top priority of Ukraine's war plan, with the goal of identifying 100% of aerial threats in real time and intercepting at least 95% of missiles and drones.
The high-speed interceptor drones successfully destroy Russian strike drones of the Shahed, Geran, and Gerbera types
The system can intercept Zala and Supercam reconnaissance drones
The drone can accelerate to over 350 km/h and climb to an altitude of up to 6 km
The system can protect the airspace from enemy drones within a radius of up to 40 km
Share This Event
Know another source?
If you've seen this event covered by another news outlet, submit it for editorial review. Approved sources improve our confidence ratings.
This event is rated likely. One more trusted source could elevate it to verified.
Extraction metadata
Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:21.535Z
Source story: 4104658-afu-approves-to-use-jedi-shahed-hunter-highspeed-interceptor-drones