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

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According to the report, a US-made counter-drone system is catching the attention of NATO allies after racking up over 1,000 Shahed drone kills in Ukraine.

The report also stated that at this time, the weapon is en route to allied forces, ready to bolster frontline defenses.

The report added that this Counter- Drone Tech is 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.

The report also said that 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.

Source: The Defense Post

 

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According to a recent report, a US-made counter-drone system is attracting significant attention from NATO allies after eliminating more than 1,000 Shahed drones in Ukraine. The report highlights that this weapon is currently being deployed to allied forces to bolster frontline defenses. This system, developed under the US Eagle program, is called Merops and combines a ground control station, a launch platform, and a rapid reconnaissance interceptor drone into a low-cost package. Remarkably, a four-person team—including a commander, a pilot, and two technicians—can learn to operate the entire system in just two weeks. This technology undoubtedly represents a major advancement in air defense and countering unmanned threats in conflict zones. Its rapid training and effectiveness make Merops a very promising system.