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Turkish defence company STM unveiled its new TUNGA-X interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle for the first time during the SAHA 2026 exhibition in Istanbul. The system was developed to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems through integrated radar-guided interception and autonomous engagement capabilities. Continue reading
Interceptor drones are fast-evolving and judging them on their technical qualities is not straightforward. They are not publicly benchmarked, many have classified specs and models evolve rapidly with new versions appearing every few months. Continue reading
Ukrainian air defence personnel engaged in intercepting Russian Shahed series of long-range one-way attack drones have published footage showing multiple examples of the weapons literally disintegrating in the air before reaching their targets — a visible sign of deepening manufacturing failures at Russia’s Alabuga drone production complex. Continue reading
The Russian military has begun receiving Lys-2 interceptor drones capable of shooting down Ukrainian UAVs. Continue reading
The Ukrainian defence technology company Dyki Shershni (Wild Hornets) demonstrated on April 17 what it called a “record-breaking” launch of an interceptor drone over 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles), with the operator based in northern Ukraine. Continue reading
Talon Avionics, a defence technology company based in Boise, Idaho, has developed SECTR, an autonomous drone-intercept system designed to detect, track, and neutralize aerial threats using AI-driven acoustic sensing. Continue reading
The surge in the use of one-way effectors, loitering munitions, otherwise known as ‘kamizake drones’ or strike drones, has created the demand for effective defences. The Interceptor drone is one of the best defences against strike drones – drone against drone. Continue reading
Terra Drone Corporation, a Japan-based drone and Urban Air Mobility technology company, has announced a capital and business alliance with Ukraine’s Amazing Drones LLC, a developer and manufacturer of interceptor drones. Continue reading