KYIV, Ukraine — May 7, 2026 : Ukrainian defence technology company Celebra Tech has integrated its “Tryzub” laser complex into a mobile counter-drone platform designed to counter a wide range of aerial threats, including FPV attack drones, reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and larger long-range strike drones. The system is currently undergoing final testing, according to information provided by the company to the Ukrainian defence outlet Militarnyi.
The development represents the latest stage in the evolution of the Tryzub programme, also referred to as “Trident,” which has progressed from an experimental concept into an approved combat prototype intended to strengthen Ukraine’s expanding counter-drone defence network.
Engagement Capabilities and Operational Range
According to technical specifications released by Celebra Tech, the Tryzub laser system has an effective engagement range of approximately 800 to 900 metres against small and fast-moving FPV drones commonly used in frontline attack operations.
The company stated that the system is capable of engaging reconnaissance UAVs at distances of up to 1,500 metres. In addition, developers reported that the laser complex is now practically capable of engaging larger aerial targets, including Shahed-type long-range strike drones, at distances of up to 5 kilometres.
If operational testing confirms the stated capability, the system could provide Ukrainian forces with an additional method of countering long-range one-way attack drones that have been widely used against military positions, energy infrastructure, and industrial facilities.
Radar Integration and Fire-Control Improvements
During the development process, Celebra Tech introduced several upgrades intended to improve reaction time, targeting precision, and operational effectiveness.
One of the most significant additions is the integration of external radar data into the system’s fire-control architecture. Early-generation laser air-defence systems typically relied primarily on optical sensors for target detection and tracking, limiting engagement windows and reducing effectiveness against rapidly approaching aerial threats.
By integrating radar data directly into the Tryzub’s targeting system, the platform can receive advance warning and trajectory information before a target becomes visible through optical systems. According to the company, this allows the laser to orient toward incoming threats earlier, calculate flight paths more accurately, and reduce engagement delays during high-tempo attack scenarios.
The system also incorporates AI-assisted terminal guidance, automatic target acquisition, and automated target tracking functions.
Celebra Tech stated that the automated tracking capability is intended to reduce operator workload during sustained drone attacks. Tracking small and highly manoeuvrable FPV drones manually through optical sights can become increasingly difficult during prolonged operations, particularly under combat stress and operator fatigue. Automation allows personnel to focus on threat prioritisation and overall system management rather than continuous manual tracking.
Mobile Platform and Survivability
The Tryzub laser complex is mounted on a trailer-based mobile platform designed for rapid redeployment between operational sectors.
Mobility has become an important requirement for air-defence systems operating in Ukraine, where fixed radar installations and static missile launch positions remain vulnerable to reconnaissance and retaliatory strikes. The trailer-mounted configuration allows the system to be repositioned quickly to protect military positions, critical infrastructure, and newly threatened areas.
According to the company, the platform can deploy, engage targets, and relocate rapidly after operations, reducing the likelihood of detection and counter-fire.
Potential Role in Infrastructure Protection
Beyond conventional military deployment, Celebra Tech stated that the Tryzub system could potentially be integrated into private air-defence networks intended to protect industrial facilities, energy infrastructure, and strategically important enterprises.
The concept of supplementary private-sector air defence has gained increased attention in Ukraine as large-scale drone attacks continue to place pressure on state-operated air-defence resources.
The company noted that, if the system can be produced and maintained at an economically sustainable cost, it could provide a distributed layer of active protection against routine low-cost drone attacks targeting infrastructure facilities.
Celebra Tech also stated that the high-power laser system may have future applications in mine-clearance and demining operations.
Development History and Public Demonstration
The existence of the Tryzub laser programme was first publicly disclosed in December 2024 by Vadym Sukharevsky, the first commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces.
The first public demonstration of the system took place in April 2025. During the demonstration, the laser complex successfully engaged a ground target and used the laser to disable the optical camera of a fibre-optic-guided FPV drone.
Since that demonstration, engineers have continued refining the system’s guidance, targeting, and tracking functions ahead of potential operational deployment.
Celebra Tech stated that additional improvements remain underway and that a more detailed public presentation of the Tryzub platform is expected in the near future.
Broader Directed-Energy Development
The Tryzub programme forms part of Ukraine’s broader effort to expand domestically developed directed-energy and counter-drone technologies as the country seeks sustainable and lower-cost methods of defending against large-scale unmanned aerial attacks.
The continued development of mobile laser-based air-defence systems reflects Ukraine’s increasing focus on layered counter-UAV capabilities designed to complement traditional missile and gun-based air-defence networks.
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