Punisher is a multifunctional unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), which was developed in 2016 by Ukrainian combat veterans.
Since 2019, the system has been supplied to the Ukrainian Armed Forces with funds from philanthropists and the developer's own funds. UCAV Punisher has been officially contracted with the Ukrainian Armed Forces from 18.08.2023. As of 21.12.2023, the manufacturer has fully fulfilled its obligations under the first contract.
UCAV Punisher can be used for medical and rescue purposes, as well as for reconnaissance and combat missions behind enemy lines through the use of unguided strike containers of various modifications.
Development
editUCAV Punisher was intended to perform the following tasks:
edit- Aerial reconnaissance
- Direct action special operations
- Logistics and support of special operations
- Search and rescue
- Psychological operations
Modifications
editPunisher complex includes:
edit- 2 striking and reconnaissance UCAVs
- 3 sets of batteries
- Catapult for UCAV launching
- Roda Lizard ground control station with an additional set of batteries
- Antenna
- Trackball and antenna cable, standardized according to STANAG
- Ballistic calculator
- A set of modular components
- Transport cases
- Spare components
- Repair kit
To prevent leakage of critical information, parts of the targeting and navigation system are separated between the drones and the ground control station and are additionally protected in case of loss or capture.