Backfire is an attack drone from Ukrainian developers who are part of the Brave1 defense cluster. The UAV flies up to 35 kilometers behind enemy lines and helps to destroy Russian artillery, logistics hubs, enemy warehouses and command posts.
This was reported by Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov.
Backfire can carry up to 4 kg of payload. The drone is already operating at the front, and the team plans to expand production.
Thanks to its GPS antenna, which is almost impossible to jam, the drone is very resistant to enemy electronic warfare. Also, due to the drone’s complete autonomy, the Russians cannot calculate its coordinates and ground crew. This protects the operators.
Now Backfire is showing good results at the front. Over the past two months, the military has completed at least 50 successful missions. The developers cooperate with the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ consolidated unit “Angry Birds” to help improve the UAV.
The drone has already passed the Defense Ministry’s commission and is awaiting an order to be authorized for use. This means that the state will officially be able to purchase these drones. The team of creators is already preparing for mass production of the UAV.
“We continue to increase the number of drones at the front. If you also have developments that will help the Defense Forces, apply through the Brave1 platform,” Fedorov urges.
