This was reported by Ukrinform with reference to the press service. digital transformation ministries

“Creating alternative systems to counter the Iranian Shaheds is critical now. We have great cases of the “Drone Army”, where not only foreign drones are supplied to the front line, but also domestically produced UAVs. Innovation, Education, Science and Technology “The same should be applied with the development of Ukrainian air protection systems,” said Mykhailo Fedorov, Deputy Prime Minister for Development and Minister of Digital Transformation.

The Drone Hackathon brought together 50 developers, engineers, cyber experts and enthusiasts who create advanced systems and technologies to detect and destroy enemy drones. The projects were evaluated by experts from various branches and types of troops, military structures and digital technologies.

According to the results of the event, three winners were selected, for which contracts of 1 million dollars were signed. New technologies will help fight the Iranian Shaheds without losing the resources of the air defense forces.

As reported, over 11 months For the project “Army of Drones” 3,864 UAV complexes were purchased at the expense of United24. The total amount of contracts concluded is more than UAH 4.3 billion. In addition, UAV Operator Training Centers taught 10,000 military personnel to use “wings” in 10 months.

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