Israel’s New Tube-Launched Drone Hunter Rides Into Battle on Combat Vehicles

Frontline combat vehicles now have a new mobile defense option to counter evolving drone threats on the battlefield with the Iron Wasp interceptor, developed by Israel’s Rafael and SpearUAV.

Built on the VIPER I interceptor, the system is designed to launch directly from combat vehicles, giving crews an organic counter-drone capability without requiring major modifications to their platform.

Its open architecture supports a range of sensors, warheads, and mission systems, allowing operators to tailor the interceptor for different mission requirements.

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