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Merops interceptor drone reportedly used to down Shahed/Geran in Ukraine

The post describes apparent combat use of Perennial Autonomy’s Merops low-cost interceptor drone against Shahed/Geran one-way attack drones, with an analyst calling it the first public video of such an engagement. Merops’ ability to home using thermal/radar or RF sensors when jammed highlights a counter-EW resilient intercept concept aimed at replacing expensive missile intercepts with attritable drones.

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strike2026-07-01Video reportedly shows Ukrainian interceptor drone engaging a Shahed/Geran one-way attack drone
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