Lithuania's 'Black Wasp' Combines VTOL Agility With AI to Hunt Shaheds

Lithuania is reinforcing its counter-drone capabilities with a new autonomous interceptor designed to hunt down Shahed-type drones and other aerial threats in high-stress environments.

Built by Granta Autonomy, “Black Wasp” combines vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability with the company’s AI-powered flight control system for precise target tracking and terminal guidance.

It can carry out high-speed engagements against loitering munitions and strike platforms, limiting the time available for targets to react.

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