A sleek ATOM combat drone flying above a layer of clouds at dusk. Image: Trypillian
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British-Ukrainian firm Trypillian is confronting contested skies with a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that blends long-range reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities.

Dubbed ATOM, the sleek, aircraft-type combat drone boasts an operational range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), enabling standoff missions beyond the immediate frontline.

In surveillance mode, it can stay airborne for up to four hours, providing sustained overwatch across its operating envelope.

ATOM can also carry up to 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds) of payload, which could either be a high-resolution optoelectronic suite or a compact high-explosive warhead.

The VORON-10 tactical strike quadcopter is displayed on a studio table. Image: Trypillian

Its hardened control and navigation links ensure stable flight and uninterrupted command even under electronic warfare and sustained radio-frequency jamming.

The UAV also integrates with modern battlefield management networks, transmitting target coordinates in real time to support rapid, coordinated operations.

“ATOM demonstrates stable operation in conditions of dense radio-electronic interference, which is critical for performing missions at long distances,” the company told Militarnyi.

ATOM’s Tactical Support

Alongside ATOM, Trypillian is rolling out VORON-10, a tactical strike quadcopter built to engage armored vehicles, troop concentrations, and electronic warfare assets.

It has a range of 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) and supports payloads up to 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds).

 A front-view of the BOMBER-15 strike drone featuring a camouflage-patterned battery pack and specialized mission gear. Image: Trypillian

For targeting logistical hubs, forward ammunition depots, and concealed firing sites, the company has also developed the BOMBER-15 strike drone

It features a flexible design that enables rapid warhead swaps and the integration of mission-specific gear, including signal relay modules or night-vision systems.

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