The US Scored its First Iranian Shahed Kill with a Counter-Drone System Proven in Ukraine

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American forces shot down an Iranian Shahed in the Middle East this week using an interceptor drone proven in Ukraine. Merops, made by the US initiative Perennial Autonomy, consists of a radar, launcher, ground control system, and a $15,000 interceptor that can reach speeds of over 175 mph. The interceptor can use artificial intelligence to navigate areas saturated with electronic warfare.