Ukraine Reveals Upgraded Bulava M2V Middle-Strike Drone With 130 Km Range

Ukrainian drone manufacturer Deviro has presented upgraded versions of its Bulava strike drone and Leleka reconnaissance drone during the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris.

According to Oboronka on June 16, the company showcased the new Bulava M2V and Leleka M2R systems at the Ukrainian pavilion, highlighting improvements in range, endurance, and survivability.

The Bulava M2V is designed for strikes against targets behind enemy lines. The upgraded version increases its operational range from 80 kilometers to 130 kilometers and carries a larger warhead, with payload weight growing from 3.6 kilograms to 5 kilograms.

The drone’s endurance has also been extended to 95 minutes, nearly doubling its time in the air compared to the previous model. The system is currently undergoing beta testing.

Deviro also introduced the Leleka M2R reconnaissance drone, an updated version of its Leleka platform. According to Oboronka, the drone’s operating range has been increased from 80 kilometers to more than 100 kilometers. The company has also integrated a system intended to help the aircraft evade interceptor drones and improved its ability to operate in stronger winds.

A company representative told Oboronka that the upgrades represent an evolutionary development of the existing platforms. The representative also said both systems are currently undergoing the codification process and confirmed that Deviro has developed new camera systems for its drones and is working to launch their production.

The Bulava and Leleka systems are designed to operate together, with the reconnaissance drone supporting targeting and battlefield awareness for strike missions.

The unveiling comes as Ukrainian defense companies continue showcasing new unmanned systems at Eurosatory 2026, one of Europe’s largest defense exhibitions.

Middle-strike drones have emerged as one of Ukraine’s primary tools for targeting Russian military infrastructure beyond the immediate battlefield. Operating at ranges of up to 300 kilometers, these systems are used against supply routes, fuel depots, rail links, air defense assets, and military facilities across occupied territories and Crimea.

Ukrainian forces have publicly documented more than 365 successful strikes during the first year of the campaign, while at least 27 military formations are now conducting middle-strike operations.

Military analysts say the effort aims not only to destroy individual targets but also to disrupt the flow of fuel, ammunition, equipment, and personnel needed to sustain Russian operations along the front.

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