ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA) has opened a new manufacturing facility in Ukraine to accelerate production of its Interceptor P‑1 one‑way expendable counter‑UAS interceptor drones. The plant will serve as the primary production hub for the Interceptor P‑1, which the company targets to sell for under $5,000 per unit.
The decision to locate the facility in Ukraine follows the country’s reputation for advanced aerospace engineering talent and its frontline experience with drone warfare. “Ukraine represents both a strategic manufacturing base and a real‑world proving ground for drone technology. Our autonomous interceptor drone systems are purpose‑built for the modern battlefield, and establishing manufacturing operations in Ukraine demonstrates our dedication to delivering combat‑ready solutions with the scale, speed, and compliance that defense customers require. This operation is intended to directly advance our mission to become a leading provider of counter‑UAS capabilities for the U.S. Department of War and our Gulf nation partners,” said CEO Shaun Passley.
The expansion is intended to meet growing demand from U.S. defense customers and Gulf‑nation partners while leveraging local expertise to accelerate delivery timelines. “We are engineering the Interceptor P‑1 with a clear goal: maximize performance while minimizing cost. The Interceptor P‑1 is a critical piece of ZenaDrone's integrated defense ecosystem, designed to work seamlessly with our interceptor platforms and marine launch station,” Passley added.
ZenaTech’s broader strategy includes developing an integrated counter‑UAS system that combines its drones with AI software for threat detection and swarm command, as well as other platforms such as the ZenaDrone 2000 maritime interceptor and the IQ Aqua underwater vehicle. However, the company remains an early‑stage, loss‑making business. “The drone threat on modern battlefields is accelerating faster than legacy defense budgets can absorb. Our Interceptor P‑1 is being developed to give military and security forces an affordable, scalable answer by creating an interceptor and anti‑drone system for a new world of asymmetric warfare,” Passley said.
Despite the strategic momentum, ZenaTech is currently unprofitable, with losses increasing over the past five years and a high cash burn rate. The company has not yet achieved profitability, and the Ukraine facility represents a significant capital investment aimed at scaling production and improving cost efficiency.
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