Defense Ministry tells about Ukrainian LITAVR interceptor drone with auto-guidance and speed of 350 km/h
Interceptor drones with homing systems, developed by Ukrainian manufacturers, are helping Ukraine achieve its strategic goal of maintaining its leadership in the innovation war. It was reported by the Ministry of Defense, which also provided details about the LITAVR interceptor drone from F-Drones.
"The Ukrainian company F-Drones has developed the LITAVR interceptor UAV—a drone with automatic target homing, remote control, and minimal reliance on foreign components. The key feature of the LITAVR is its automatic target-tracking system (Last Mile or Pixel Lock). It identifies the target and autonomously guides the drone into the attack: during the final approach, the pilot controls only the speed, while the rest of the process is handled automatically. It is precisely such developments that fulfill the strategic objective—to stay ahead of the enemy in every technological cycle and maintain leadership in the war of innovation," the Ministry of Defense stated.
LITAVR is an interceptor drone designed to destroy aerial targets and engage ground targets. F-Drones independently develops software, electronics, and its own motors, regulators, and flight controllers, gradually reducing its dependence on Chinese components, the Ministry of Defense noted.
According to reports, development of the anti-drone began in the fall of 2024. In the summer of 2025, the drone was successfully tested and certified. Mass production and delivery of the product to the military began in the fall.
Specifications of the LITAVR interceptor drone with an automatic guidance system:
- Claimed maximum speed — 350 km/h.
- Operational range — 40 km, maximum recorded distance — over 80 km.
- Maximum flight altitude — 9,000 m.
- Last Mile or Pixel Lock automatic homing system.
- Proprietary non-GPS navigation.
- Daylight and thermal imaging cameras with switchable modes.
- Integration with various radar systems via its own LARAG software suite.
- The warhead is located in the nose of the drone and is available in two versions: an empty container, which the unit loads with explosives on-site, or a ready-to-use warhead with a NATO code included in the product.
- Remote control module. The operator can control the drone from hundreds or even thousands of kilometers away from the interception point. If the target is not detected, the pilot switches the initiation board to safe mode and returns the LITAVR to base.
- The body is manufactured using plastic injection molding. This technology ensures higher structural strength and more consistent performance in mass production.
Currently, the drone is available in the closed catalog of the Brave1 platform (BraveMarket), where units can submit a request, according to the Ministry of Defense.
It is also noted that the manufacturer is upgrading all previously delivered first-generation drones to a version with an autopilot system—both hardware and software—free of charge.
As reported, yesterday Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov spoke about scaling up the deployment of new-generation interceptor drones capable of autonomously shooting down Shahed drones.
"We are continuing to systematically strengthen our air defense. We are scaling up solutions that have already proven their effectiveness in combat conditions," the minister emphasized.