Ukraine presented drone that automatically detects and attacks Russian electronic warfare systems

The Ukrainian SHOT-L1 strike UAV, capable of automatically detecting radio emission sources and homing in on them, has appeared on the Brave1 Market. The drone's developer remains undisclosed.

Source: Defender Media, a publication focusing on Ukrainian defence tech, citing the product description on the Brave1 Market platform

Quote: "The operator directs the SHOT-L1 towards the area where the target is believed to be located. Once it enters the designated area, its onboard system searches for sources of radio emissions within the specified square."

Details: It is noted that upon detecting a radio emission source, the drone determines its bearing and automatically locks onto the target. If multiple sources are present, the UAV selects the strongest one.

Quote: "If no active radio signal source is detected within the specified time, the UAV switches to a backup scenario and homes in on a pre-designated static ground target."

Details: According to the manufacturer, typical targets for the drone include Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems such as the R-340RP Pole-21, R-330Zh Zhitel and Mgla.

The SHOT-L1 is equipped with a thermal imaging camera, analog video link and a terminal guidance system. Its cruising speed is 100 km/h, flight endurance is up to 60 minutes and operational range is up to 80 km. The drone can carry a payload of up to 4 kg.

On the Brave1 Market, the price of a single SHOT-L1 unit is set at UAH 416,000 (about US$9,270). Information regarding the drone's official military codification is currently unavailable.

Background:

• The Ministry of Defence and Brave1 conducted large-scale testing of drones equipped with automated terminal guidance modules targeting moving ground targets. Six out of seven developers successfully passed the trials and received procurement recommendations.
• Additionally, during the first nine months of 2026, the military ordered over 590,000 UAVs via the Brave1 Market, with the largest growth in orders seen in fixed-wing kamikaze drones.

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