Twist Robotics Unveils Anti-Drone Version of Obriy Simulator

The company Twist Robotics has unveiled an updated version of the Obriy Anti-Shahed simulator. The platform’s key focus is the ability to practice scenarios for intercepting long-range drones.

Representatives of the manufacturer informed Militarnyi about the development. According to them, work on thу project began in the summer of 2024. Throughout 2025, the system was successfully scaled up in small-scale air defense units.

The new version features a radar module that simulates the operation of radar systems at ranges of up to 25 km. The software replicates the full air defense cycle—from detecting and tracking an air target on a tactical map to making the decision to destroy it.

The platform allows for training the interaction between crews consisting of an operator and a navigator, using models of modern Octopus and Sting interceptors. In addition to the characteristics of the drones themselves, the scenario incorporates elements of a real battlefield: infantry, armored vehicles, and the impact of electronic warfare systems.

Over 50,000 km² of real frontline terrain, recreated using satellite data, is available for training. The high accuracy of terrain and communication conditions modeling allows developers to use the Obriy as a virtual R&D testing ground for new navigation algorithms.

The effectiveness of training on the simulator has already been confirmed by combat experience in units. In particular, there have been documented cases where operators shot down real Shahed drones during their first combat shift following a two-week course of virtual training.

Currently, over 150 combat units and 50 training centers of the Ukrainian Defense Forces use the platform free of charge. The system allows military personnel to practice complex tactical tasks without risking the loss of expensive equipment and prototypes.