Obriy Antishahid

Twist Robotics, a Kyiv-based developer of AI targeting modules for FPV drones, has introduced the Obriy Antishahid simulator, a specialized software environment designed to train Ukrainian operators in the detection and interception of Shahed-class loitering munitions. The system is a module within the company’s broader Horizon platform, which was updated to focus specifically on small air defense scenarios. According to the company, development of this specific counter-drone capability began in the summer of 2024, with the solution scaled to small air defense units throughout 2025. The simulator allows crews to practice the full cycle of engagement, from initial target detection to the decision to destroy, without risking actual hardware or prototypes.

The technical core of the Obriy Antishahid module is a radar simulation component that replicates radar operations at distances of up to 25 kilometers. It reproduces not only the flight paths of targets but also the full combat workflow, including detection, tracking on tactical maps, crew coordination, and timing for interception. The platform supports training for the interaction between operators and navigators using digital models of the Octopus and Sting interceptor drones. To increase realism, the simulation incorporates environmental factors present on the front lines, such as the presence of infantry and armored vehicles, the effects of electronic warfare, and specific terrain and communication constraints. The virtual environment covers more than 50,000 square kilometers of real front-line areas, reconstructed from satellite data. This scale allows the system to function not just as a training tool but also as a virtual ground for testing new navigation algorithms.

The primary operator of the Obriy Antishahid simulator is the Defense Forces of Ukraine. Twist Robotics reports that the platform is currently provided free of charge to over 150 combat units and 50 training centers within the Ukrainian military. The company states that the simulator has yielded practical results, citing instances where operators successfully shot down real Shahed drones during their first combat duty after completing a two-week course of virtual training. The system addresses the threat posed by the Shahed-136 loitering munition, a key component of Russian long-range strike capabilities. By enabling high-volume, low-cost training, the simulator aims to mitigate the risks associated with training on expensive interceptor drones and to accelerate the proficiency of crews facing the immediate threat of Russian drone attacks.