United24Media Ukraine's Mangal System Enhances Defense Against Russian FPV Drones
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- •The Mangal system detects and intercepts FPV drones using nets, responding in 0.2 seconds.
- •Each net round costs approximately $48, making it a cost-effective defense solution.
- •The VORON UGV complements Mangal by providing multi-directional drone interception capabilities.
Ukrainian engineers have developed the Mangal automated protection system to defend ground robots from Russian FPV drones. The system can detect threats at ranges of 40 to 60 meters and responds in just 0.2 seconds by launching nets to entangle the drones. Each net round costs approximately $48, and the system has undergone extensive testing, with around 1,000 test firings reported. The Mangal system is set for mass production, evolving from earlier manually operated net launchers used by Ukrainian forces since March 2026. Additionally, the VORON UGV, equipped with Pavuk net launchers, has been introduced to intercept drones from multiple angles, showcasing Ukraine's innovative approaches to counter drone threats on the battlefield.
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