Swedish aerospace startup Nordic Air Defence has publicly demonstrated its K100XR counter-drone interceptor for the first time, showing the system detecting and engaging target drones in a live operation. Continue reading
Category Archives: Interceptor
Bird of Prey: the Airbus Interceptor
One-way attack drones are rewriting the rules of engagement by pitting low-cost threats against expensive air defences. Is there a way to balance the scales? Airbus’ Bird of Prey is a solution. Continue reading
CobraJet – VTOL Multirole Jet for C-UAS with Low-Cost Interceptors
SkyDefense, Inc., headquartered in Brighton, CO, unveiled its advanced AI-powered VTOL counter-swarm interceptor jet ‘CobraJet.’ This tactical, multirole battery or turbojet-powered autonomous aircraft is engineered to detect, identify, track, and neutralize enemy drones at high speed. Continue reading
Quantum Systems Drone Hits 434 mph – Firm Chases Multiple Records
Quantum Systems Group is aiming to set several speed records over the coming weeks, highlighting the Group’s continued pursuit of technical performance at the limits of what is possible. Continue reading
Lithuanian Drone Developer Granta Autonomy Launches Shahed Killer
Granta Autonomy has announced the launch of its Black Wasp interceptor drone, an advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to counter a wide range of enemy strike, ISR and loitering munitions, including Shahed-class drones. Continue reading
Rafael & SpearUAV Introduce IRON WASP C-UAS Capability
Rafael, a global supplier of multi-domain defence technology, and SpearUAV, a developer of AI-based encapsulated weapon systems, have announced a strategic collaboration to develop and market the Iron Wasp: an advanced encapsulated UAS interceptor a derivative of SpearUAV’ Viper I (Interceptor) that brings an organic, on-the-move aerial interception capability directly to ground combat platforms. Continue reading
Cambridge Aerospace Skyhammer Turbojet Interceptor UAV 70% Effective
Cambridge Aerospace’s Skyhammer turbojet interceptor UAV has gained a clearer performance reference point after being associated with a 70% effectiveness figure, pushing the UK counter-drone system further from concept demonstration into the harder territory of repeatable production. Continue reading
France Selects Latvian Interceptor Drone System
Following a multi-vendor evaluation process organized by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA), France is set to become the fourth NATO member state in Europe to adopt the BLAZE autonomous interceptor drone system, developed in Latvia. Continue reading