Low-Cost Interceptor Drones Shield U.S. Bases From Iranian Attacks

In a breakthrough for low-cost military defense systems, the Merops interceptor drone has emerged as a critical tool in countering Iranian Shahed-136 attack drones targeting U.S. military facilities in the Middle East. This system, originally tested in Ukraine against Russian unmanned aerial vehicles, is proving both effective and economical, with the potential to reshape future drone warfare strategies. U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll highlighted these achievements in Congressional testimon