Wrap Technologies, Inc. has received a purchase order from Advanced Blast & Ballistic Systems Group (ABBS) for a pre-order of 20 MERLIN-1 counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) platforms for the UK public safety market.
The MERLIN-1 is a modular, non-lethal drone-mounted payload developed to entangle and neutralise hostile drones mid-flight. It is designed to provide agencies, critical infrastructure operators and security stakeholders with a safe and scalable option for rapidly evolving drone threats. The system has moved closer to ‘go-to-market readiness’ following recent testing and evaluation activity.
In recent months, Wrap has announced drone-related commercial activity in Canada, Panama and India, which the company believes reflects “broader momentum around integrated non-lethal tools, training and technology for public safety and security operations”. Wrap intends to continue its expansion globally through distributor and strategic partner relationships.
The company believes the ABBS pre-order may support demonstration, evaluation and market development efforts tied to C-UAS missions in the UK and Europe. Wrap is also in discussion with ABBS regarding a demonstration unit for an upcoming industry exhibition.
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