Mohajer-6Armed intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance UAVSide: RussiaBuilt: Qods Aviation Industries / IranThe Mohajer-6 is an Iranian armed ISTAR UAV built by Qods Aviation Industries for surveillance, targeting, and light precision-strike missions. In the Russia-Ukraine War it is documented in Russian service, including examples downed or recovered by Ukraine, making it part of the broader Iranian UAV supply chain supporting Russian reconnaissance and attack operations.Tag archive
UAV Weapon Systems
Weapon systems and military equipment tagged UAV.
34 weapon systemsCategory
Aircraft & UAVs
Crewed aircraft, drones, and loitering munitions.
Mohajer-6Armed intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance UAVSide: RussiaBuilt: Qods Aviation Industries / IranThe Mohajer-6 is an Iranian armed ISTAR UAV built by Qods Aviation Industries for surveillance, targeting, and light precision-strike missions. In the Russia-Ukraine War it is documented in Russian service, including examples downed or recovered by Ukraine, making it part of the broader Iranian UAV supply chain supporting Russian reconnaissance and attack operations..jpg?width=480)
DJI Matrice 300 RTKCommercial quadcopter UAVSide: UkraineBuilt: DJI / ChinaThe DJI Matrice 300 RTK is a Chinese commercial enterprise quadcopter built around long-endurance inspection, mapping, and public-safety payloads. In the Russia-Ukraine War it appears as an off-the-shelf UAV in Ukrainian service, where donor-funded sets have been supplied for reconnaissance, observation, and front-line support tasks rather than as a purpose-built military aircraft.
DJI Mavic seriesCommercial quadcopter UAVSide: Ukraine / RussiaBuilt: DJI / ChinaThe DJI Mavic series is a family of Chinese commercial folding quadcopters that became a mass battlefield UAV in the Russia-Ukraine War. Although designed for civilian imaging, models such as the Mavic 3 and Mavic 3 Enterprise have been used by both Ukrainian and Russian forces for short-range ISR, artillery correction, situational awareness, and improvised attack roles.
VectorElectric VTOL fixed-wing reconnaissance UAVSide: UkraineBuilt: Quantum Systems / GermanyVector is a German Quantum Systems electric VTOL fixed-wing small UAV built for mid-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. In Ukrainian service it provides quiet launch-and-recovery flexibility, encrypted real-time video, EO/IR sensing, and AI-assisted target detection for front-line reconnaissance missions in contested conditions.
Ukrainian Explosive Naval DronesExplosive unmanned surface vesselSide: UkraineBuilt: Ukrainian defense industry; SpetsTechnoExport; Security Service of Ukraine / UkraineUkrainian explosive naval drones are low-profile unmanned surface vessels developed during the Russia-Ukraine War to extend Ukrainian strike reach in the Black Sea. The family includes MAGURA V5 drones associated with Defence Intelligence of Ukraine operations and Sea Baby drones associated with the Security Service of Ukraine, pairing remote or semi-autonomous control with large explosive payloads for attacks on Russian naval targets.
FPV dronesFirst-person-view small UAV / one-way attack droneSide: Ukraine / RussiaBuilt: Various commercial, volunteer, and defense-industry assemblers / VariousFPV drones are small first-person-view UAVs adapted from racing-drone and commercial quadcopter technology into tactical reconnaissance and attack systems. In the Russia-Ukraine War, both sides use them in large numbers because they can put a live camera feed and operator-guided explosive payload into places that are hard for artillery or larger UAVs to reach, while remaining cheap enough for attritional frontline use.
Leleka-100Fixed-wing reconnaissance UAV systemSide: UkraineBuilt: DeViRo / UkraineThe Leleka-100 is a Ukrainian fixed-wing ISR unmanned aerial system from DeViRo, built around day/night reconnaissance, jamming-resistant communications, GPS-denied operation, and artillery fire correction. Ukrainian units use the system in the Russia-Ukraine War to find targets, relay corrections to fire units, and assess results while operating from positions behind the front line.
SharkFixed-wing reconnaissance unmanned aerial systemSide: UkraineBuilt: Ukrspecsystems / UkraineShark is a Ukrainian fixed-wing reconnaissance UAS built by Ukrspecsystems for autonomous surveillance, target identification, and artillery fire adjustment. In Ukrainian service during the Russia-Ukraine War, Shark systems pair catapult-launched electric UAVs with mobile ground-control equipment and encrypted video links for operations behind the front line.
A1-CM FuriaFixed-wing tactical reconnaissance UAVSide: UkraineBuilt: Athlon Avia / UkraineThe A1-CM Furia is a Ukrainian electric fixed-wing tactical UAV built by Athlon Avia for reconnaissance and artillery fire correction. Developed after Ukraine's 2014 need for organic battlefield ISR, it gives Ukrainian units a portable sensor platform for locating targets, transmitting video, and adjusting indirect fire under wartime electronic-warfare pressure.
KarrarJet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle and target droneSide: HezbollahBuilt: Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA) / IranKarrar is an Iranian jet-powered unmanned aircraft derived from target-drone concepts and adapted for reconnaissance, strike, air-defense training, and missile-armed interceptor roles. The system is associated with HESA production, Iranian air-defense modernization, and reported Hezbollah UAV inventories during the recent Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
WarmateLoitering munitionSide: UkraineBuilt: WB Electronics / WB Group / PolandWarmate is a Polish electric loitering munition from WB Electronics/WB Group, designed as a portable reconnaissance-strike system with interchangeable warheads, autonomous flight modes, and video-guided terminal attack. In the Russia-Ukraine War it has been documented in Ukrainian service for precision attacks on Russian air-defense and surveillance radars.
ZALA LancetLoitering munitionSide: RussiaBuilt: ZALA Aero Group / RussiaThe ZALA Lancet is a Russian electric loitering munition with a distinctive dual X-wing layout, launched from a catapult and guided by an onboard television channel for terminal attack. In the Russia-Ukraine War it became one of Russia's prominent tactical strike UAVs, used against Ukrainian artillery, air-defense systems, armor, vehicles, and other battlefield targets.
Phoenix GhostLoitering munition / one-way attack UASSide: UkraineBuilt: AEVEX Aerospace / United StatesPhoenix Ghost is an AEVEX Aerospace family of U.S. loitering munitions and one-way attack unmanned aircraft associated with urgent Ukraine security assistance. Public reporting and company material describe it as a family rather than a single fixed airframe, with disclosed AEVEX platforms ranging from smaller Group II precision-strike systems such as Atlas to larger Group III systems such as Disruptor and Dominator.
AN-196 LiutyiLong-range one-way attack UAVSide: UkraineBuilt: Ukroboronprom / Ukrainian Defense Industry / UkraineThe AN-196 Liutyi is a Ukrainian long-range one-way attack UAV developed after Russia began large-scale Shahed-type drone attacks. Open sources describe it as a runway-launched, twin-boom pusher aircraft built for deep strikes with a 75 kg-class warhead and a published range goal above 1,000 km, making it part of Ukraine's campaign against Russian refinery, logistics, industrial, and military targets far beyond the front line.
Shahed-136Long-range one-way attack UAVSide: Russia / Iran / Houthi movementBuilt: Shahed Aviation Industries / HESA / IranThe Shahed-136 is an Iranian-designed long-range one-way attack UAV, also fielded by Russia as the Geran-2 and by the Houthis as the Waid-2. Its low-cost airframe, GNSS-guided point-target flight profile, and mass-launch tactics have made it a prominent saturation-strike weapon in Ukraine, the Red Sea, and Iran-linked regional conflicts..jpg?width=480)
Arash-2Long-range one-way attack UAV / loitering munitionSide: Iran / RussiaBuilt: Iranian defense industry / IranThe Arash-2 is an Iranian long-range one-way attack UAV, also described as a loitering munition or suicide drone, associated with the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Ground Forces. Open sources describe it as a larger Arash/Kian-family strike system with rocket-assisted launch, reported passive-radar or seeker options, and claimed ranges up to about 2,000 km for attacks on fixed or emitting targets.
BoberLong-range one-way attack UAV / loitering munitionSide: UkraineBuilt: UkrJet / UkraineThe Bober, also known as the UJ-26 Beaver, is a Ukrainian long-range one-way attack UAV associated with deep-strike missions against Russian military infrastructure. Open sources describe it as a pusher-propeller, canard-layout loitering munition with roughly 800 to 1,000 km of reported range and an approximately 20 kg warhead, giving Ukraine an indigenous strike option for targets far beyond the front line.
AQ-400 ScytheLong-range one-way strike UAVSide: UkraineBuilt: Terminal Autonomy / UkraineThe AQ-400 Scythe is a Ukrainian long-range one-way strike UAV developed by Terminal Autonomy for mass production and deep-strike missions. Its modular airframe, pusher-propeller layout, and visual/terrain-aided navigation are intended to provide Ukraine with a comparatively low-cost way to put a sizable payload hundreds of kilometers from the launch area under electronic-warfare pressure.
OrionMedium-altitude long-endurance reconnaissance-strike UAVSide: RussiaBuilt: Kronstadt Group / RussiaOrion, also known as Inokhodets, is a Russian medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aircraft developed by Kronstadt for persistent reconnaissance and precision strike missions. In the Russia-Ukraine War it has appeared in limited Russian service, with documented strikes, combat losses, and Ukrainian intelligence reporting on its production chain and foreign components.
Bayraktar TB2Medium-altitude long-endurance UAVSide: UkraineBuilt: Baykar / TurkeyA Turkish unmanned aircraft used for reconnaissance and strike missions. It became especially prominent in the early phase of the full-scale invasion.
MQ-9 ReaperMedium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicleSide: U.S.-led coalition and Afghan government / U.S.-led coalition and partner forces / United States and Libyan Government of National Accord / Yemeni government and coalition forces / United States-led coalition / United StatesBuilt: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. / United StatesThe MQ-9 Reaper is a General Atomics medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft built for persistent intelligence collection and precision strike. Larger and more powerful than the MQ-1 Predator, it combines satellite control, electro-optical and infrared sensors, laser designation, and weapons such as Hellfire missiles and guided bombs, making it a recurring U.S. and coalition platform in counterterrorism, maritime-security, and regional-strike operations..jpg?width=480)
Orlan-10Medium-range reconnaissance and electronic-warfare UAVSide: RussiaBuilt: Special Technology Centre / RussiaThe Orlan-10 is a Russian medium-range unmanned aircraft built by Special Technology Centre for reconnaissance, artillery spotting, electronic warfare, and data-relay missions. In the Russia-Ukraine War it became one of Russia's most important tactical UAVs, helping locate Ukrainian units and pass targeting data to artillery, missile, and loitering-munition crews.
Black HornetNano reconnaissance UAVSide: UkraineBuilt: Teledyne FLIR Defense / Norway / United StatesThe Black Hornet is a pocket-sized military nano-UAV used by dismounted troops for short-range reconnaissance, target identification, and immediate situational awareness. In Ukraine, donated Black Hornet 3 systems give small units a low-signature day and thermal sensor that can look over obstacles, into urban terrain, and around trench lines without exposing an operator.
LUCASOne-way attack UAV / loitering munitionSide: United StatesBuilt: SpektreWorks / United StatesLUCAS, the Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System, is a U.S. one-way attack UAV associated with SpektreWorks' FLM 136 airframe and fielded through CENTCOM's Task Force Scorpion Strike. The system emphasizes affordable mass, autonomous operation, multiple launch methods, and long-range strike utility; it was directly documented in U.S. combat use against Iranian targets during Operation Epic Fury.
ForpostReconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicleSide: RussiaBuilt: Ural Civil Aviation Plant (UZGA) / RussiaForpost is Russia's license-built and later indigenized derivative of the Israeli IAI Searcher II UAV, used for reconnaissance, target acquisition, artillery-fire adjustment, and in Forpost-R form armed strike missions. In the Russia-Ukraine War, Russian forces have used Forpost-R aircraft as higher-value reusable UAVs for surveillance and precision attack roles rather than expendable one-way drones.
PunisherReusable strike and reconnaissance UAVSide: UkraineBuilt: UA Dynamics / UkraineThe Punisher is a Ukrainian reusable fixed-wing strike UAV from UA Dynamics, designed for small-unit reconnaissance and precision bomb drops behind enemy lines. In the Russia-Ukraine War it has been fielded by Ukrainian defense units as a compact catapult-launched system carrying modular explosive containers for attacks on command posts, electronic-warfare equipment, ammunition sites, and other rear-area targets.
Grad-armed Sea Baby dronesRocket-armed unmanned surface vesselSide: UkraineBuilt: Security Service of Ukraine / UkraineGrad-armed Sea Baby drones are Ukrainian Security Service unmanned surface vessels adapted from the Sea Baby naval drone into a reusable coastal-strike platform. The variant replaces or supplements the explosive-boat role with a compact launcher for 122 mm Grad rockets, allowing Ukrainian operators to fire from the sea at shore targets such as Russian positions on the Kinburn Spit while retaining the Sea Baby platform's long range and high-speed unmanned surface-vehicle profile.MAGURA V5Unmanned surface vesselSide: UkraineBuilt: SpetsTechnoExport / UkraineThe MAGURA V5 is a Ukrainian unmanned surface vessel built for reconnaissance, patrol, mine-warfare, fleet-security, and strike missions. In the Russia-Ukraine War it became one of Ukraine's best documented naval drones, used by Defence Intelligence units for long-range Black Sea attacks against Russian naval vessels.Category
Air Defense
Systems that contest aircraft, missiles, helicopters, and drones.
VAMPIREModular counter-UAS rocket systemSide: UkraineBuilt: L3Harris Technologies / United StatesVAMPIRE, short for Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment, is an L3Harris counter-UAS rocket system built as a self-contained kit for trucks and other flatbed platforms. In Ukraine it pairs an EO/IR targeting sensor with four-shot APKWS laser-guided rocket launchers, giving ground forces a mobile way to engage hostile drones and some ground threats at lower cost than larger air-defense interceptors.
SkynexNetworked short-range air defense systemSide: UkraineBuilt: Rheinmetall Air Defence AG / Switzerland / GermanySkynex is Rheinmetall Air Defence's modular short-range air defense architecture built around the Oerlikon Skymaster battle management system, networked sensors such as X-TAR3D, and autonomous effectors including 35 mm Revolver Gun Mk3 fire units with AHEAD air-burst ammunition. In Ukrainian service during the Russia-Ukraine War, the system fills a point-defense role against drones, cruise missiles, and other low-altitude threats around critical infrastructure.
Tor-M2Short-range surface-to-air missile systemSide: RussiaBuilt: Almaz-Antey Air and Space Defence Corporation / RussiaThe Tor-M2 is a Russian short-range, self-propelled surface-to-air missile system built to protect maneuver forces and fixed sites from aircraft, helicopters, drones, guided missiles, and other precision weapons. In the Russia-Ukraine War it appears in Russian service as a tracked tactical air-defense vehicle, with visually documented battlefield losses showing its use close enough to the front to be targeted by Ukrainian forces.
ZU-23-2Towed twin 23 mm anti-aircraft autocannonSide: UkraineBuilt: KBP Instrument Design Bureau and multiple state/license producers / Soviet Union, Russia, Bulgaria, Poland, Egypt, ChinaThe ZU-23-2 is a Soviet twin 23 mm towed anti-aircraft autocannon built around two 2A14 guns on a light carriage. Its manual sighting, rapid emplacement, and high volume of fire make it a close-range air-defense weapon against low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and drones, while many operators also use it for direct fire against light vehicles and infantry positions. In the Russia-Ukraine War, Ukrainian units have kept the system relevant in mobile and positional air-defense teams..jpg?width=480)
9K35 Strela-10Tracked short-range surface-to-air missile systemSide: Ukraine / RussiaBuilt: Saratov Aggregate Plant / Kovrov Mechanical Plant / Soviet Union / RussiaThe 9K35 Strela-10, NATO reporting name SA-13 Gopher, is a Soviet tracked short-range air defense system mounted on an MT-LB chassis. Built to protect maneuver forces from low-flying aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and UAVs, it remains relevant in Ukraine because both sides use mobile air-defense vehicles against the dense reconnaissance-drone threat.