Airbus Unveils Reusable Drone Interceptor for NATO's Layered Air Defense

Airbus Defence and Space has completed the first demonstration flight of its Bird of Prey uncrewed interceptor, which autonomously detected, classified, and engaged a medium-sized attack drone. The system is based on a modified version of the Airbus Do-DT25 and is designed to operate within NATO’s integrated air defense architecture. The demonstration marks a significant step forward in addressing the growing threat of drones in European defense. The system’s development and integration are being pursued in partnership with Frankenburg Technologies, with plans to manufacture up to 10,000 missiles per year. This project was first reported by AeroTime.