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The Ukrainian Air Force began using Czech agricultural aircraft Zlin Z-137T Agro Turbo to combat Russian Geran-2 drones. In Ukraine, the Zlin Z-137T Agro Turbo aircraft are additionally equipped with pylons with R-73 air-to-air missiles of Soviet manufacture. The first flight of the multipurpose Czechoslovakian aircraft Zlin Z 37T Agro-Turbo took place in September 1981, the Z-137T version is an improved version of the aircraft. Z-37 Agro Turbo aircraft can reach speeds of up to 285 km / h, at an altitude of up to 5,500 meters, at a range of up to 640 km. The aircraft are considered successful.

Ukrainian company Iron Nuts has shown a set of additional protection for the M2A2 Bradley ODS-SA turret against drones. The turret protection is called Tower 1, there is also a second version of the protection, Tower 2, but the company has not yet shown it due to secrecy reasons. Reportedly, several M2A2 Bradley IFVs have already been equipped with Tower 1 protection. Judging by its appearance, the protection has vulnerable spots.

The Ukrainian army has published footage of the launch of new cruise missiles "Flamingo". The Flamingo missile was recently presented, it is produced under license by the Ukrainian company Fire Point. The Ukrainian missile is a copy of the British FP-5 "Milanion" missile, developed by the Milanion Group, which was previously demonstrated at an exhibition in the Emirates. The missile has a satellite and inertial guidance system. Visually, the missile does not have stealth forms and may be easily detected by air defense. It is reported that Ukraine can launch about 50 missiles per month, but many experts doubt this. The launch weight of the FP-5 "Flamingo" is 6,000 kg, the weight of the warhead is up to 1,000 kg. The wingspan of the missile is at least 6 meters. The maximum flight speed of the missile is up to 950 km / h, the flight range is about 3,000 km, the practical ceiling is up to 5,000 meters.