Wild Hornets hands over 200 interceptors worth UAH 17.6 million to Defence Forces
Drone Industry
The Wild Hornets defence company has donated 200 interceptor drones worth UAH 17.6 million to the Ukrainian Defence Forces as part of the 150% fundraising campaign. This was the largest contribution among Ukrainian MilTech companies, accounting for 10% of the total UAH 174 million raised.
The company disclosed this to Censor.NET’s Drone Industry project.
The Come Back Alive Foundation, Atlas Festival and PrivatBank completed the 150% fundraising campaign with a total of UAH 174 million, exceeding the initial target by UAH 24 million. This amount includes contributions from businesses and benefactors, as well as the monetary value of drones and equipment donated by manufacturers.
All funds will go towards Dronefall, a Come Back Alive project developing a drone-based air defence system to protect Ukrainian skies from Russian UAVs.
About the company "Wild Hornets"
Wild Hornets is a Ukrainian MilTech company engaged in the development and production of unmanned systems.
Wild Hornets was among the pioneers of using FPV drones for combat purposes and developed Sting, the most effective high-speed interceptor drone for destroying enemy Shahed-type kamikaze drones. Its emergence effectively shaped the interceptor drone niche in Ukraine.
The company combines leadership in this category with an ecosystem of combat drones and innovative communication technologies that will allow pilots to control drones remotely.
Drones produced by Wild Hornets are now used by more than 100 units of Ukraine's Defense Forces: the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, the Special Operations Forces, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, the Air Force, and the State Border Guard Service.
