Ukrainian-born Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) manufacturer Skyeton has launched the Stormbird, a tactical fixed-wing UAS purpose-built for precision strike missions in dynamic combat environments.
The new platform builds on the architecture of Skyeton’s combat-proven Raybird UAS, drawing on more than 350,000 flight hours of operational experience gained in Ukraine. Stormbird has completed the codification process with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and is certified and ready for wide operational use. Units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are already using the platform in combat.
Designed with a compact airframe to minimize radar visibility and resist electronic warfare interference, Stormbird has a high level of autonomy and supports both autonomous and remotely guided missions. The platform can operate alongside Raybird on Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and strike missions, while sharing similar ground infrastructure and requiring only a small crew.
The platform supports multiple payload configurations:
- Remora: a glide munition
- Quadremora: an FPV-type loitering munition
- Retranslator: a communications relay designed to extend range, improve link reliability and enable persistent connectivity where ground infrastructure cannot reach
Roman Knyazhenko, CEO of Skyeton, commented, “With Stormbird, we are taking a step beyond reconnaissance. It combines the endurance and stealth of Raybird with the precision and versatility required for modern strike missions. Our vision is to develop a comprehensive ecosystem of small fixed-wing UAS capable of performing intelligence, detection, target acquisition, and now – precision strike missions in environments where manned aircraft or even larger UAVs cannot.”
