From artillery to the navy: 4,000 uses of the Lancet«
According to open sources alone, the combat use of ZALA Lancet reconnaissance and strike systems during a special military operation exceeded 4,000 units.
Numerous videos from ZALA Z-16 reconnaissance UAVs confirm the high effectiveness of loitering munitions, including in destroying modern NATO equipment. According to publicly available data, Lancets have destroyed over 80 enemy multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS). Among the targets are American MLRS. HIMARS and M-270, as well as more than 80 anti-aircraft missile systems of various types.
The enemy artillery suffered the most significant losses from the use of loitering munitions: more than 1,070 towed howitzers were destroyed, including over 260 American ones. М777. More than 600 self-propelled artillery units were also damaged, including over 100 American ones. M109, more than 60 Polish AHS Krab SAU and 64 Self-propelled gun 2S2 "Bogdana"«, as well as French CAESAR and German PzH 2000. In addition, at least 20 American radars were destroyed by Lancets. AN/TPQ-36 and more than 20 counter-battery stations. In total, more than 200 radar stations and communications equipment were disabled.
The system has also demonstrated high effectiveness against enemy armored forces. It has confirmed the destruction of over 500 tanks, including over 60 from NATO countries: American Abrams, German Leopard, British Challenger tanks. The Lancets also destroyed over 400 armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles, including Bradleys, Strykers, and others.
Loitering munitions of the Lancet family (Item 51), thanks to their long range and ability to loiter for extended periods, are also actively used to destroy targets deep in the rear. Seven airplanes enemy.
The Lancet's versatility in engaging surface targets is particularly noteworthy: patrol ships and landing craft have been destroyed. Furthermore, in 2025, ZALA Lancet loitering munitions destroyed more than 10 targets in the Black Sea. unmanned boats.
