What happened
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence codified Blade, a vertical-takeoff-and-landing interceptor with day and thermal cameras and a ground station for telemetry, video and flight control.
Why it matters
Its vertical takeoff and landing means it does not require specially prepared runways, while its day and thermal cameras are described as supporting around-the-clock tracking and guidance against aerial targets. Codification makes the Ukrainian-made drone eligible for procurement for the Defense Forces. Phantom Defense says the milestone also opens a path to scaling production.
Sources
- Militarnyi — Ukraine — Міноборони кодифікувало дрон-перехоплювач Blade від Phantom Defense (2026-10-07T17:35:10.000Z)