SkyDefense has introduced advanced CobraJet to combat drones with precision and speed.
The CobraJet features a carbon fiber monocoque airframe inspired by the 5th-generation Lockheed F-35B and F-22 jets.
It has vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability and thrust vectoring nozzles, allowing for enhanced maneuverability.
The jet is equipped with VIPER air-to-air rockets, each fitted with a PYTHON electroshock payload to neutralize kamikaze drones.
AI-assisted C2 system for real-time surveillance
Expected to be available in the second quarter of 2025, the aircraft is powered by high-energy density solid-state batteries and equipped with an AI-assisted flight controller/autopilot, day/night camera, and inertial sensors for 24/7 autonomous flight. Additionally, it is propelled by an “electric jet,” a system comprising turbines within a duct, driven by an electric motor to produce thrust.
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Its VTOL capability allows CobraJets to launch from mobile platforms like trucks, ships, or other aircraft such as the C-130. The SkyDefense Command and Control (C2) system integrates “VRAM” (Visual Realtime Area Monitoring). VRAM uses an AI-powered operating system to quickly analyze data from CobraJets and keeps operators in the decision chain.
Moreover, CobraJets are designed to maintain operational effectiveness even in contested electromagnetic environments, thanks to their advanced jam-proof radios and GPS receivers that ensure reliable communication and navigation under interference.
To further bolster their capabilities, satellite communication systems like Starlink are being explored, offering the potential for seamless connectivity and enhanced performance in electronic warfare scenarios, even in remote or highly contested regions.
“Our USA-made CobraJet neutralizes hostile drones with its onboard munitions and returns to base for rearming. This approach drastically reduces the cost of counter-drone operations while maintaining stealth and effectiveness against emerging threats, including unmanned surface and ground vehicles,” said Nick Verini, president of SkyDefense.
Advanced mobile configuration for high-security applications
According to the company, the product also offers a mobile configuration suitable for law enforcement, DHS, and military applications. This setup houses the C2 and VRAM systems in tactical or militarized Cybertrucks, designed to operate in extreme environments with low acoustic and thermal signatures to avoid detection by the enemy.
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Tesla’s Cybertrucks have already been adapted for different uses, with various militarized upgrade packages for law enforcement. The enhanced Cybertrucks are also available to private security firms, and could soon be seen patrolling neighborhoods, securing facilities, or supporting tactical operations in high-risk environments.
Furthermore, the Cybertruck appears to have already found its way to the battlefield, as showcased in a video posted by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, a prominent ally of Moscow in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Shared on Kadyrov’s Telegram channel, the footage reveals the electric truck outfitted with a mounted machine gun. The video features Kadyrov driving the modified Cybertruck before standing in its bed alongside the weapon, underscoring its unexpected adaptation into a potential combat vehicle.
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