Ukrainian defense tech company Odd Systems has announced a strategic partnership with Danish defense giant Terma to co-develop a low-cost, AI-powered drone interceptor. The collaboration aims to address the growing threat of hostile UAVs on the modern battlefield through a scalable and autonomous counter-drone solution.
A European Defense Collaboration
Terma Group, Denmark’s largest defense manufacturer, operates across air, sea, land, and space domains, with decades of experience and a strong reputation for sensor integration and advanced defense systems. Odd Systems brings cutting-edge expertise in FPV drones and thermal imaging cameras, along with battlefield-proven collaboration with Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces.
Together, the two companies will develop an autonomous platform capable of detecting, tracking, and intercepting a wide range of hostile drones—from low-cost FPV and tactical ISR quadcopters like the DJI Mavic, to fixed-wing reconnaissance UAVs like Russia’s Zala, and long-range strike drones such as the Shahed.
A Shared Vision for European Security
“We’re pleased to work with Terma—a team that is highly professional and committed to ensuring the security of European skies against intruding drones,” said Yaroslav Azhnyuk, co-founder of Odd Systems. “We look forward to developing a dependable autonomous interceptor. Collaboration between Ukrainian and EU teams is crucial for the future of European security.”
The need for effective kinetic countermeasures has intensified as drones become more varied and sophisticated. The key challenge lies in integrating detection, AI-assisted tracking, and real-time interception—all within a cost-effective and battlefield-ready platform.
Uniting Proven Innovation with Combat Experience
Philip Rensh-Jacobsen, Vice President of Terma Group, emphasized the value of Odd Systems’ frontline-tested technology:
“We are proud to partner with Odd Systems, whose cutting-edge solutions and battle-hardened platforms are undeniable proof of the strength of Ukrainian engineering. They’ve proven extremely effective under harsh conditions, offering unmatched speed and cost-efficiency. Together, we aim to merge best-in-class European technologies with adaptable, combat-tested platforms to accelerate next-generation air defense.”
Odd Systems is best known for its Hirska-12 FPV aerial interceptor and the Stus-7 and Lupynis-10 strike drone platforms, available in both day and night variants. The company also manufactures high-performance thermal imaging systems in Ukraine—Kurbas-256 and Kurbas-640—ranked among the world's leading imagers for defense-grade drones.
At its core, Odd Systems is a camera-centric company, believing that vision systems are the most critical sensors in the age of autonomy. As Europe faces increasing security and supply chain risks, sovereign control over foundational technologies like camera stacks becomes ever more vital.
In the context of Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, Odd Systems remains focused on advancing its day/night imaging capabilities and autonomous platform software—offering critical innovation for modern warfare and the future of European defense.
