US defence company B&M Defense has tested its AA Lancer 7 high-speed interceptor drone in Ukraine, company representatives told Defense Express. The drone is built to fight aerial targets and could be used against Russian attack drones such as the Shahed.
According to the developer, the AA Lancer 7 has a top speed of up to 400 km/h, a cruising speed of 180 km/h, a range of up to 30 km, a 500 g payload, a flight time of up to 17 minutes and an operating altitude of up to 4 km.
The company did not disclose detailed test results or whether any aerial targets were intercepted. It said a number of the drones have been handed to units of Ukraine's Defence Forces for testing in combat, and that it is developing interceptors able to counter jet-powered targets. B&M Defense was founded in 2015 and develops drones, loitering munitions and counter-drone technology.
Background
B&M Defense
Defence company
A US defence technology company founded in 2015 that develops drones, loitering munitions and counter-drone technology.
Description from Defense Express
AA Lancer 7
Interceptor drone
A high-speed interceptor drone made by B&M Defense to fight aerial targets.
Description from Defense Express
