Ukraine’s RC Direction Presents Interceptor 2.0 Drone at IDEF 2025 for Next-Gen Drone Interception
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Presented during IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye, the Interceptor 2.0 UAV marks a significant milestone in aerial interception capabilities. Developed by Ukrainian company RC Direction, this cutting-edge drone is designed to counter reconnaissance and strike drones with unmatched speed and precision. In an era where aerial threats are increasing in complexity and volume, the Interceptor 2.0 addresses a critical need for rapid, autonomous air defense systems. Its unveiling at a major international exhibition underscores Türkiye’s role as a key platform for showcasing innovative global defense technologies.Follow Army Recognition on Google News at this link
By introducing the Interceptor 2.0 at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Ukraine has demonstrated its capacity to respond to current and future aerial threats with technological precision and strategic foresight (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)
The Interceptor 2.0 is a high-speed UAV engineered exclusively for neutralizing aerial threats. It is equipped with a single-circuit turbojet engine, enabling it to reach a maximum speed of 320 km/h and a cruise speed of 220 km/h. Capable of operating both day and night, it integrates the ChaklunLRS system, which combines an automated target acquisition module and an auto-lock feature. This fusion allows for fast detection, tracking, and engagement of enemy aerial assets. The drone has an effective interception distance of up to 30 km when used with “RADA”-type radar, though its telemetry and control system can operate up to 75 km. Designed for swift interception, it delivers precise strikes with guidance accuracy between ±20 to 30 meters and can be safely returned to base if no target is detected.
RC Direction, founded in 2022, has implemented a modular and decentralized approach to development and production. The company emphasizes rapid deployment capabilities, with the ability to establish a functional manufacturing system within two months and in areas exceeding 1,200 square meters. Its development process incorporates scientific research methods and engineering adaptability, enabling fast iteration cycles. The UAV’s communication architecture includes secure digital and analog video channels, ensuring uninterrupted control even in environments saturated with electronic warfare interference. This dual capability not only prevents operator tracking but makes the drone nearly undetectable to enemy reconnaissance.
Compared to earlier interception drones and loitering munitions, the Interceptor 2.0 brings significant advantages. While previous generations, such as the Israeli Harpy or Russia’s Lancet, focused on loitering strikes against static targets, the Interceptor 2.0 is built for real-time interception of fast-moving aerial platforms. Its compact frame, 10.4 kg takeoff weight, and 1.6 kg payload capacity are calibrated for agility rather than heavy payload delivery. With a wingspan of 1500 mm and a length of 1650 mm, it is optimized for quick launch from a catapult device, even under challenging conditions such as wind speeds up to 12 m/s and temperatures ranging from -30°C to +40°C.
The implications of such a system extend far beyond tactical use. The Interceptor 2.0 serves as a strategic asset in the evolving landscape of drone warfare, where conventional air defense systems may be too slow or too costly to deploy in large numbers. For Ukraine, the public unveiling of this system at IDEF 2025 reinforces its ambition to become a leading developer and supplier of advanced drone technologies. The platform is particularly relevant in contemporary asymmetric and hybrid warfare scenarios, where rapid interception capabilities can prevent surveillance or attacks on critical forward-deployed units and infrastructure. Moreover, the ability to resist enemy jamming and maintain stable communications in contested airspace makes the Interceptor 2.0 a valuable addition to any modern air defense architecture.
By introducing the Interceptor 2.0 at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Ukraine has demonstrated its capacity to respond to current and future aerial threats with technological precision and strategic foresight. Combining speed, autonomy, and survivability, this UAV offers a reliable solution for defending airspace against an increasingly drone-dominated threat environment. Its integration of advanced targeting systems, hardened communication links, and decentralized production principles sets it apart as a next-generation platform ready to meet the demands of modern warfare.
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Presented during IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye, the Interceptor 2.0 UAV marks a significant milestone in aerial interception capabilities. Developed by Ukrainian company RC Direction, this cutting-edge drone is designed to counter reconnaissance and strike drones with unmatched speed and precision. In an era where aerial threats are increasing in complexity and volume, the Interceptor 2.0 addresses a critical need for rapid, autonomous air defense systems. Its unveiling at a major international exhibition underscores Türkiye’s role as a key platform for showcasing innovative global defense technologies.
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By introducing the Interceptor 2.0 at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Ukraine has demonstrated its capacity to respond to current and future aerial threats with technological precision and strategic foresight (Picture source: Army Recognition Group)
The Interceptor 2.0 is a high-speed UAV engineered exclusively for neutralizing aerial threats. It is equipped with a single-circuit turbojet engine, enabling it to reach a maximum speed of 320 km/h and a cruise speed of 220 km/h. Capable of operating both day and night, it integrates the ChaklunLRS system, which combines an automated target acquisition module and an auto-lock feature. This fusion allows for fast detection, tracking, and engagement of enemy aerial assets. The drone has an effective interception distance of up to 30 km when used with “RADA”-type radar, though its telemetry and control system can operate up to 75 km. Designed for swift interception, it delivers precise strikes with guidance accuracy between ±20 to 30 meters and can be safely returned to base if no target is detected.
RC Direction, founded in 2022, has implemented a modular and decentralized approach to development and production. The company emphasizes rapid deployment capabilities, with the ability to establish a functional manufacturing system within two months and in areas exceeding 1,200 square meters. Its development process incorporates scientific research methods and engineering adaptability, enabling fast iteration cycles. The UAV’s communication architecture includes secure digital and analog video channels, ensuring uninterrupted control even in environments saturated with electronic warfare interference. This dual capability not only prevents operator tracking but makes the drone nearly undetectable to enemy reconnaissance.
Compared to earlier interception drones and loitering munitions, the Interceptor 2.0 brings significant advantages. While previous generations, such as the Israeli Harpy or Russia’s Lancet, focused on loitering strikes against static targets, the Interceptor 2.0 is built for real-time interception of fast-moving aerial platforms. Its compact frame, 10.4 kg takeoff weight, and 1.6 kg payload capacity are calibrated for agility rather than heavy payload delivery. With a wingspan of 1500 mm and a length of 1650 mm, it is optimized for quick launch from a catapult device, even under challenging conditions such as wind speeds up to 12 m/s and temperatures ranging from -30°C to +40°C.
The implications of such a system extend far beyond tactical use. The Interceptor 2.0 serves as a strategic asset in the evolving landscape of drone warfare, where conventional air defense systems may be too slow or too costly to deploy in large numbers. For Ukraine, the public unveiling of this system at IDEF 2025 reinforces its ambition to become a leading developer and supplier of advanced drone technologies. The platform is particularly relevant in contemporary asymmetric and hybrid warfare scenarios, where rapid interception capabilities can prevent surveillance or attacks on critical forward-deployed units and infrastructure. Moreover, the ability to resist enemy jamming and maintain stable communications in contested airspace makes the Interceptor 2.0 a valuable addition to any modern air defense architecture.
By introducing the Interceptor 2.0 at IDEF 2025 in Istanbul, Ukraine has demonstrated its capacity to respond to current and future aerial threats with technological precision and strategic foresight. Combining speed, autonomy, and survivability, this UAV offers a reliable solution for defending airspace against an increasingly drone-dominated threat environment. Its integration of advanced targeting systems, hardened communication links, and decentralized production principles sets it apart as a next-generation platform ready to meet the demands of modern warfare.
