Adler Aerospace has launched the TALOS-J and TALOS-E autonomous counter-UAS interceptor drones at UMEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi, according to a Linkedin post from Adler CEO Wilhelm Meya.
“The TALOS interceptor family is purpose-built to autonomously detect, track, and destroy hostile UAVs, loitering munitions, and ISR platforms, delivering missile-class performance at a fraction of the cost,” said the post. “Both systems achieve single-interceptor hit probabilities of ~87–92%, even against low-RCS, high-speed, and evasive aerial threats, enabling scalable, networked air defence against saturation attacks.” The TALOS has been developed in partnership with TRL, “combining advanced AI guidance, high-performance aerodynamics, and deep counter-UAS expertise to push the state of the art in autonomous interception.”
TALOS-J, a jet-powered interceptor, delivers:
• Maximum speeds exceeding 500 km/h
• Operational range up to 200 km
• Service ceiling of 4,500 m
• AI-driven EO/IR guidance with optional radar cueing
• GNSS-independent, encrypted, NATO-compatible C2
• Direct-hit or proximity-detonation engagements
• Sub-10-minute alert-to-launch readiness
TALOS-E, the electric interceptor variant, is optimized for layered and attrition-based air defence:
• Speeds up to 270 km/h
• Operational range up to 60 km
• Mission endurance of 10–15 minutes
• <5-second launch time from automated launcher
• Autonomous EO / optional IR target tracking
• Designed for mass deployment and swarm-based interception
• Fully interoperable with modern NATO-compatible C-UAS ecosystems
For more information
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilhelm-meya/
(Image: Wilhelm Meya)
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