Ukraine has built a new air defense architecture that combines traditional systems, interceptor drones, and networked systems that are changing the rules of modern combat.
“Ukraine has created a flexible, multi-layered system where high-tech complexes operate alongside mass-deployed solutions. Our approach is based on practicality, rapid implementation of solutions, and the ability to constantly adapt to new challenges. Close technological cooperation with our partners makes our armies stronger and enhances the security of the entire free world,” said Anna Gvozdiar during the parliamentary discussion “Drone Protection for UK Soldiers – Learning from Ukraine” in the UK House of Lords. The deputy head of the defense ministry participated in the discussion online.
Over almost four years our air defence system has undergone a transformation: from a relatively expensive classical system to a flexible multi-layer model where high-tech complexes operate in interaction with mass, cost-effective solutions. This is a story of Ukrainians’ adaptability and ingenuity — we are not only defending ourselves, we are shaping new security standards for the wars of the future, Hvozdiyar said.
The deputy minister joined the discussion online.
At the event, British parliamentarians, defence-sector representatives and Ukrainian innovators discussed Ukraine’s practical experience in countering UAVs and how it can be applied in NATO and UK approaches.
Hvozdiyar emphasised that the Ukrainian approach is based on practicality, rapid implementation of solutions, and the ability to constantly adapt to new challenges.
She thanked the UK House of Lords for its consistent and systemic support for Ukraine, in particular for assistance in supplying interception systems for air defence and initiatives to develop production of Ukrainian interceptor drones. She stressed that close cooperation in technological development makes our armies stronger and increases the security of the free world.
