Ukrainian Defence Industry unveils UAV-290 jet-powered strike drone with 100 kg payload capacity

Ukrainian Defence Industry, Ukraine's largest arms manufacturer, also known as Ukroboronprom, has unveiled the UAV-290, a kamikaze drone equipped with a turbojet engine, at the Eurosatory-2026 exhibition in Paris.

Source: an Ukrainska Pravda correspondent from the Ukrainian stand at the exhibition

The UAV-290 is positioned as a system designed to engage stationary ground and maritime targets. It is launched using a solid-fuel booster from a mobile platform, then transitions into cruise flight, where its turbojet engine enables speeds of up to 800 km/h.

The drone uses a combination of inertial navigation and GPS for positioning. It is also reported to be equipped with a radar altimeter.

The system is capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 650 km and carries a 100 kg warhead.

Previously, the Ukrainian Defence Industry presented the model and specifications of the Peklo ("Hell") drone missile at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris.

Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!