Aug 20, 2026 12:11 PM
A Ukrainian engineer has brought a foldable drone interceptor to a US Air Force evaluation, offering a compact way to counter larger attack drones.
A Ukrainian engineer has brought a foldable drone interceptor to a US Air Force evaluation, offering a compact way to counter larger attack drones.
Thermopylae Aerospace, founded by Yehor Balytskyi, demonstrated its SPART system as a potential counter to Class 2 threats, including Shahed-type drones.
The air-launched interceptor uses a foldable quadcopter design and can reach speeds of up to 350 kilometers (217 miles) per hour.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: This Foldable Drone Interceptor Is Built to Chase Shahed-Like Targets
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