Drone Defence has unveiled AeroStrike, a high-speed drone interceptor developed to counter hostile and unauthorised unmanned aerial systems operating in high threat environments.
According to the company it has been engineered to operate in environments where jamming or GNSS disruption may be restricted, ineffective, or operationally unsuitable.
“AeroStrike is designed around a high-speed interceptor platform capable of rapidly closing on fast moving aerial targets,” said Drone Defence. “The emphasis of the design is on reaction time, precision control, and repeatable performance. The interceptor is deployed quickly following detection and is intended to physically engage a hostile drone to prevent it from completing its mission….The interceptor uses a non-explosive and recoverable architecture, supporting lawful defensive use and controlled operations. The system has been designed to minimise collateral risk and to allow recovery following engagement, enabling repeat use and post operation assessment.
Features include:
- Maximum speed up to 270 km/h
- 100–200 km/h intercept envelope for agile targets
- Rapid-response effector optimised for close-to-mid range engagements
- Operator-in-the-loop, retaining human decision-making throughout
- Automated or manual intercept control, including FPV flight
- Direct integration with AeroTracker for flight monitoring, tasking, and intercept management
- Cueing-ready, designed to integrate with radar, RF, and EO/IR detection
- Deployable system concept, built for fast repositioning and repeat use
“AeroStrike is intended to integrate with existing detection and monitoring systems and to be deployed with minimal setup. The platform has been developed to reduce operator workload during time critical engagements while maintaining precise control throughout the intercept phase.”
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