Ukrainian-French Partnership: Raybird UAV to Be Equipped with Artificial Intelligence

Ukrainian-born aviation production holding Skyeton and French next-generation defense prime Harmattan AI have announced a strategic partnership. The aim is to develop unmanned aerial systems for the French market and other countries worldwide.

As part of the collaboration, Harmattan AI’s sensor technologies will be integrated into Skyeton’s Raybird drone.

The Raybird has accumulated over 350,000 hours of combat flight experience. Combining this operational expertise with French technologies will enable the creation of AI-powered solutions for a wide range of missions.

Skyeton International CEO Pavlo Shevchuk noted that the cooperation demonstrates Ukraine’s desire to strengthen European security and promote Raybird to NATO markets, particularly in France.

Skyeton previously integrated a laser illumination system for targeting guided munitions into the ACS-3 Raybird.

Blogger Yigal Levin published footage of the new system in combat use. During the operation, the system’s operator received data on targets in urban areas.

Using a thermal imaging channel, the pilots detected heat-contrasting objects in one of the buildings, after which they decided to strike.