Ukraine’s Air Command Centre is now training interceptor UAV crews on L7 Simulators’ Vartovii system, built to rehearse detection, tracking and engagement against target drones including Geran-class one-way attack UAVs.
The setup mirrors a mobile counter-UAS firing unit: a command centre with radar cueing, a pilot station for the interceptor operator, goggles and a tablet. Operators can train coordination, communications and last-leg visual identification without expending live airframes. L7 says crews often prefer the screen over the glasses because it is easier on the eyes. The scenario also reflects the real kill chain, where radar can cue the intercept, but the target is still only visible at around 200 metres.
That pushes more emphasis onto crew workflow, not just airframe performance.