What Happened
Defense Startup Enters Counter-Drone Market With Modular Payloads
Defense startup Zone 5 has unveiled its new Eclipse drone interceptor, a lower-cost, reusable option designed to combat high-speed, unmanned threats. The Eclipse features modular payloads, including a high-powered microwave and kinetic options, and is expected to enter production in six months. Zone 5 CEO Thomas Akers highlighted the platform’s capabilities and the company’s goal of producing thousands of missiles annually. The Eclipse is part of Zone 5’s expanding portfolio, which includes cruise missiles and anti-air missiles, and is expected to play a role in the company’s efforts to provide layered defenses. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.