Ukrainian company General Cherry’s interceptor drones ranked first among domestic producers in enemy drone kills in March 2026.
The company reported this to Militarnyi.
According to data from Defense Forces units, the company’s drones recorded 11,473 hits over the course of the month. This is 5,800 more than in the previous period.
Thus, General Cherry’s products also demonstrated the highest absolute growth in effectiveness among available weapons systems.
The company notes a significant increase in the number of hits on Molniya-type strike UAVs. In March, the number of these drones destroyed tripled compared to the previous period.
According to unit representatives, this trend is explained by a significant increase in the enemy’s use of these drones to strike positions and fortifications. During daylight hours alone, 30-50 strikes by drones of this type can be recorded on a small section of the front.
A sharp increase in the number of Prince Oleg the Prophet-type UAVs destroyed also increased — a fourfold rise. By the end of March, this model had become the second most common reconnaissance drone after the ZALA.
General Cherry interceptors
The company has developed a line of interceptor drones designed to neutralize reconnaissance drones and small strike drones, as well as a specialized interceptor for Shahed-type drones.
General Cherry AIR is the first anti-aircraft interceptor drone in the interceptor lineup. The drone can reach speeds of up to 170 km/h, has a flight duration of up to 35 minutes, a maximum payload of 800 g, a tactical radius of 24 km, and a flight altitude of up to 6,800 m.
AIR Pro is the next model in the interceptor lineup. It was unveiled in December 2025. It can reach speeds of over 200 km/h, has a flight duration of up to 35 minutes, a maximum payload of 800 g, a flight altitude of up to 6,800 m, and a daytime target detection range of up to 1.5 km.
AIR Speed is built on a compact 8-inch frame, has a speed of up to 240 km/h, a flight duration of up to 35 minutes, a maximum payload of 800 g, a tactical radius of 24 km, and a flight altitude of up to 6,800 m.
The high-speed Bullet interceptor drone is designed to engage enemy UAVs of the Shahed type and other high-speed aerial targets. Its cruising speed is 185 km/h, and its maximum speed is up to 310 km/h.
At cruising speed, the drone can remain airborne for up to 25 minutes, and in BURST mode — up to 3 minutes, allowing it to quickly close in on the target and carry out an attack. The drone has a 10-inch platform, a tactical range of up to 20 km, and can carry a payload weighing up to 800 g.
