Electric Aerial Ram Developed For Anti-Drone Mission

MARSS drone interceptor Concept
The Interceptor will be capable of taking down several Category 1 or Class 1 drones in a single mission, making it a potentially effective counter to swarms.
Credit: MARSS Concept
During World War I and World War II, aerial ramming was viewed in some air forces as a valid last-ditch tactic against enemy aircraft—albeit one that was often fatal to the pilot. Now the idea has made a return as a potential solution to the threat of drone swarms. European defense technology...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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