X-Bow unveils Buckler sub-$100k interceptor for Group 3 drones

X-Bow Systems introduced Buckler, a supersonic, solid-rocket interceptor intended to defeat larger Group 3 UAVs at a claimed unit cost under $100,000, aiming to improve cost-exchange ratios versus cheap mass drones. The novelty is primarily an affordability/production approach (in-house airframe and propulsion to reduce bottlenecks) rather than a new engagement concept, but it could materially change counter-UAS economics if fielded at scale.