US Counter-Drone Tech Turns Shahed Kill Count Into NATO’s Next Edge

A US-made counter-drone system is catching the attention of NATO allies after racking up over 1,000 Shahed drone kills in Ukraine. Now, the weapon is en route to allied forces, ready to bolster frontline defenses.

Born from the American Project Eagle initiative, Merops combines a ground control station, a launch platform, and a fast-moving Surveyor interceptor drone into a single, low-cost package.

A four-person crew, consisting of a commander, a pilot, and two technicians, can reportedly train to operate the entire system in just two weeks.

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