As reported by Até Chuet on June 18, 2025, Ukraine has received its first Shark U1 light aircraft adapted for electronic warfare missions, developed by the Czech-Slovak manufacturer Shark Aero. The delivery was confirmed during the 2025 Paris Air Show, where a representative of the company outlined the aircraft’s configuration. The Shark U1 is derived from the Shark 600 ultralight aircraft and is equipped with onboard antennas for the detection and tracking of drones such as the Shahed and Orlan. Read full defense news at this link....
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The Shark U1 is derived from this Shark 600 ultralight aircraft and is equipped with onboard antennas for the detection and tracking of drones such as the Shahed and Orlan. (Picture source: Shark Aero)
