From July 26 to 29, the SKIFTECH team participated in the Precision hackathon organized by the Brave1 platform. The mission of the hackathon was outlined in an official statement by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine:
“Guided by the principle of ‘One shot – one hit,’ we aim to find technological developments that will enable the Armed Forces to conduct operations with increased precision, efficiency, and minimal losses.”
The main directions of the hackathon were:
- Simulators and training software
- Advanced targeting systems
- Sensor fusion and real-time data analysis
- Smart munitions capable of adjusting their trajectory in flight
- Autonomous and semi-autonomous strike systems
- Network-centric warfare tools
The SKIFTECH team presented one of the most technologically advanced developments – the Stinger MANPADS training complex. The logic of the simulator’s operation closely adheres to the principle of “One shot – one hit.” The anti-aircraft gunner can perform numerous training shots, ensuring the first shot with a real Stinger will be accurate.
The jury highly praised the features of the Stinger simulator and awarded our specialists with a commendation, certificates, and a cash prize to fund the development of new products.
The SKIFTECH team successfully completed all three stages of the hackathon, including field testing:
- An online session where participants attended seminars and lectures, formed teams, and proposed specific solutions
- An offline session where participants refined their solutions with mentors and presented them to the jury
- Product demonstrations at the testing range
More than 80 developer teams participated in the hackathon across all three stages. In addition to technical specialists and programmers, representatives from various institutions were present:
- Ministry of Digital Transformation
- Ministry of Defense
- Ministry of Economy
- National Security and Defense Council
- General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
- Ministry of Strategic Industries of Ukraine
We thank all the visitors we had the opportunity to meet. We look forward to seeing you at future events!