UADEFENSE unveils strike, reconnaissance and logistics drone lineup in Riyadh
UADEFENSE has presented three new unmanned aerial systems at World Defense Show 2026, spanning battlefield resupply, reconnaissance and strike roles. The lineup includes the POSTMAN logistics drone, the MAGMA bomber and the SHADOW reconnaissance-strike UAV, underscoring how Ukrainian manufacturers are broadening drone portfolios around frontline demands and multi-mission use.
POSTMAN is aimed at battlefield logistics in contested environments. The multi-purpose UAV is designed for autonomous missions and redundant communications, with support for Starlink and features intended to improve resilience against electronic warfare. UADEFENSE says the drone can carry up to 75 kg and reach up to 20 km with a full load. Its published specifications list a 2,630 mm diagonal, a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kg and a top speed of 14 meters per second. It uses 146,000 mAh batteries and three communication systems, including control links in the 500–1,100 MHz and 5–6.1 GHz bands with RFC. The payload includes a Full HD daytime camera and a 640×512 thermal imager for navigation and mission monitoring.
MAGMA is a high-performance hexacopter built for flexible strike missions and can be launched from a ground robotic system. The drone uses universal bomb mounts that support 1.2 kg and 2.7 kg munitions as well as 60 mm, 82 mm and 120 mm mortar rounds. It can carry up to six rounds, operate above 80 meters and deliver a maximum payload of 25 kg. UADEFENSE lists its operating radius at 15 to 20 km and its endurance at 55 minutes with a full load. The airframe combines carbon and aluminum construction, while the targeting system uses a 640×512 camera with a 9–19 mm focal length.
SHADOW is positioned as a longer-range reconnaissance and strike platform with a combat radius of up to 70 km. The UAV is designed to support remote control from anywhere in the world, automated mission execution and remote launch. UADEFENSE lists its dimensions at 1,150 by 1,150 by 350 mm and its standard takeoff weight at 27 kg. Maximum flight time is 70 minutes, with an operating altitude of 150 to 500 meters. Its navigation suite includes redundant GNSS and automatic monitoring of electronic warfare activity. If satellite signals are jammed, the drone is designed to continue the mission using onboard sensors. Once it exits the interference zone, navigation data is corrected automatically, while the operator can still intervene manually at any stage. The communication system operates at 12 GHz. The aircraft uses 85,000 mAh batteries and carries a Full HD daytime camera and a 256×192 thermal camera.
The three-aircraft rollout highlights a broader shift in military drone development toward specialized systems that still retain operational flexibility. By focusing on electronic warfare resistance, mission automation and robust communications, UADEFENSE is targeting one of the most urgent requirements in modern combat: keeping unmanned systems effective close to the front line and inside heavily contested air and spectrum environments.