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Ukraine scales radio-beacon network for drones operating without satellite navigation
Ukraine is expanding a radio-beacon network designed to guide drones when satellite navigation is unavailable or jammed. A pilot project in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions proved effective, Ukrainian General Andrii Lebedenko said in July 2026.
- A beacon-network pilot in Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions proved effective.
- Ukraine plans to expand the system nationwide.
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