Ukraine's General Chereshnya Expands Into Private Air Defense After Receiving Government License

Ukrainian defense technology company General Chereshnya has obtained a license to participate in Ukraine's private air defense program, allowing it to expand beyond its established FPV drone business and offer integrated air defense solutions for commercial customers and operators of critical infrastructure. According to the company, the new activity represents an additional business line alongside its existing military-focused work. 

The company stated that it will provide end-to-end capabilities for organizations seeking to protect industrial facilities and other strategic sites. These offerings include trained operators, mobile air defense teams, and counter unmanned aircraft systems designed to respond to aerial threats. 

General Chereshnya also plans to expand its training activities through its academy by offering specialized courses for companies establishing their own private air defense units. In addition, the manufacturer said it will supply equipment and technological solutions to other participants in the program. 

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense launched the experimental private air defense initiative to strengthen protection of industrial facilities and critical infrastructure that face frequent drone attacks. Under the program, authorized private sector groups operate as part of the country's broader layered air defense architecture and remain under the operational control of the Ukrainian Air Force rather than functioning independently. 

The initiative has steadily expanded since its introduction. The Ministry of Defense previously reported that dozens of companies have joined the program, with participating groups already contributing to the interception of hostile unmanned aerial vehicles while supporting the protection of industrial assets and production capacity.