Danish defense company Terma, known in Ukraine for its specialized pylons used on F-16 fighter jets, has announced a strategic partnership with Ukrainian technology firm Odd Systems to co-develop an affordable air defense system designed to intercept enemy drones using artificial intelligence.
According to Defense Express on July 21, the project aims to integrate advanced situational awareness tools from Terma with Odd Systems’ combat-tested UAV platforms.
Terma, one of the key European suppliers for the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet, contributes over 80 critical components to the aircraft, including radar electronics, pylons, and fuselage parts.
The company also specializes in radar stations for ground and naval use, particularly those capable of detecting drones.
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Odd Systems, known for producing Kurbas thermal imaging cameras, has been actively engaged in developing drone-based interception solutions.
While the announcement did not detail the specific technologies involved, Terma stated it would supply “advanced sensor technologies and situational awareness systems for Odd Systems’ combat-proven UAV platforms.”
The company emphasized the combination of Western engineering and Ukrainian defense innovation as central to the project.
The resulting system is expected to combine detection and engagement capabilities in a single platform, enabling it to autonomously identify, track, and neutralize a range of aerial threats—including FPV drones, commercial quadcopters like the Mavic, and long-range reconnaissance UAVs.
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Odd Systems currently supplies the FPV interceptor drone platform known as “Horska-12,” which will likely serve as the system’s effectors—the UAVs responsible for physically neutralizing targets.
While no finalized concept has been presented, Defense Express notes that the term “complex” in the announcement indicates a layered solution, combining detection and neutralization tools. Terma’s experience in radar and guidance systems could contribute both to drone tracking and precision interception capabilities.
The system is still in the early stages of development. Terma has begun recruiting engineers and specialists for the project, underscoring that the partnership will involve joint engineering rather than quick system integration.
Earlier, Ukraine signed a strategic deal with Swift Beat, a covert US drone firm owned by ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt, to produce AI-powered UAVs. The agreement includes priority access for Ukraine and large-scale manufacturing under Schmidt’s broader drone network.
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