The "Yolka" portable kinetic drone interception system, developed and manufactured in Moscow, is being integrated into the protection system of critical facilities in Russia. This was reported to TASS by the manufacturing company.
The AI-powered complex is gradually being integrated into the defense system of important facilities, complementing existing air defense and allowing for a more effective response to aerial threats, without replacing existing means of protection. Currently, "Yolka" is used in border areas and the combat zone, and is also being tested to protect other infrastructure facilities.
The device can accelerate to 230 km/h and hit targets at a range of up to three kilometers. Its arsenal includes FPV drones, reconnaissance drones, and heavy fixed-wing UAVs. At the same time, "Yolka" does not contain a warhead: interception occurs due to kinetic impact.
Earlier, www1.ru reported that "Yolka" was tested both for covering infantry from enemy drones in the offensive and for defending infrastructure facilities, including urban environments. Over several months of use, it has proven to be a simple, inexpensive, and effective tool.
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