Destinus and Diehl Defence have announced a partnership to strengthen air defense capabilities in Europe.
As an initial part of the agreement, the Hornet interceptor drone will be integrated into the mobile GARMR system, expanding response options against modern air threats and creating a new layer of protection for operators.
Developed to neutralize high-speed targets, Hornet was specifically designed to counter jet-powered kamikaze drones and guided bombs. The goal is to reduce reliance on expensive interceptor missiles, whose use during mass attacks can become economically unsustainable, even when effective at destroying targets.
According to the companies, the integration takes advantage of GARMR’s modular architecture, which uses standardized interfaces to incorporate different types of weapons and sensors into a single command-and-control structure. The agreement also paves the way for Hornet to be deployed in IRIS-T air defense systems in the future.
Mounted on an SUV platform, GARMR combines 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm machine guns with Cicada interceptor drones and now the Hornet. The system uses radar, electro-optical sensors, and artificial intelligence algorithms to automatically identify and prioritize threats, although the final decision to open fire remains with the operating crew.
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