Ukraine receives SHARK aircraft specialized in countering Russian UAVs

The Ukrainian Air Force has received the first SHARK aircraft designed for electronic warfare missions against Russian UAVs.

To boost its ability to counter Russian drone attacks, the Ukrainian Air Force has reportedly received the first batch of SHARK aircraft, configured for electronic warfare missions, produced by the Czech-Slovak company SHARK-AERO. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

This news was confirmed by French defense observer ATE CHUET on his YouTube channel, when he had the opportunity to interview representatives of the SHARK-AERO company at the Paris Air Show 2025. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

Quoting part of the explanation provided by one of the representatives of the SHARK-AERO company: “We have developed a version of the SHARK aircraft specifically for electronic warfare for Ukraine”. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

“By integrating a detection antenna, we can identify the electromagnetic signatures of drones like Shahed and Orlan. Once detected, on-board systems can jam them using equipment mounted under the fuselage,” added a representative of the SHARK-AERO company. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

According to the representative, the SHARK aircraft's specialized functional system consists of two main components: the first component is responsible for disabling GNSS navigation signals to significantly divert the drone from its original pre-programmed path, in order to deviate from the target. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

While the second component of the SHARK aircraft helps block video signals and remote control signals associated with the drone. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

Notably, the newly delivered SHARK aircraft to the Ukrainian Air Force is said to be capable of using its electronic warfare system to deal with UAV threats within a 4.5 km radius, while flying at an altitude of about 1,800 meters. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

The SHARK aircraft is a platform powered by a carbureted Rotax engine producing around 100 horsepower. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

SHARK also incorporates an improved generator to support the operation of the aircraft's electronic warfare systems. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

SHARK can reach a maximum speed of up to 300 km/h and has an operating range of up to 2,000 km, with a continuous flight time of up to 12 hours in the air. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

The role of light aircraft like SHARK in countering Russian drones has been praised by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi: “A promising direction for countering Russian drone attacks is the use of light aircraft.” Photo: @ATE CHUET.

“We already have a number of SHARK aircraft in operation and more are on the way thanks to financial and material support from foreign partners. This capability will be further expanded. This will further improve Ukraine’s ability to counter Russian drone attacks,” Oleksandr Syrskyi added. Photo: @ATE CHUET.

Source: https://khoahocdoisong.vn/ukraine-nhan-may-bay-shark-chuyen-chong-uav-nga-post1550221.html