KNDS announced that it signed, on February 6, a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s TYTAN Technologies for the integration of interceptor drones developed by TYTAN into combat vehicles produced by KNDS.
The signing took place in the presence of Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katrin Weidemann.
The cooperation follows the successful integration of the Interceptor-S interceptor drone into the Boxer RCT30 armored personnel carrier. The fully integrated system was demonstrated at the Bundeswehr test range in Münster-Bergen in the fall of 2025, as part of the Bundeswehr Land experimental series.
According to the companies, the partnership provides for the joint development of solutions to protect KNDS ground systems and their crews against unmanned aerial threats, employing TYTAN counter-drone technology. Activities also include the creation of a new European standard for mobile drone-launch solutions and the continuous advancement of C-UAV technologies.
Developed specifically to protect combat vehicles, the Interceptor-S was first presented at AFCEA 2025, as reported by hartpunkt. To facilitate cost-effective integration, the drone features four retractable tail units, each with a propulsion motor at the tip. This design allows launch from containers mounted on the side of vehicles such as the Boxer.
In terms of performance, the Interceptor-S has a stated range of up to 5 km, a speed between 200 and 300 km/h, and a maximum takeoff weight of 3 kg. At approximately 50 cm in height, the system is considered suitable for intercepting and neutralizing Class II drones at altitudes of up to 2,000 meters.
With the agreement, KNDS and TYTAN reinforce their commitment to mobile, integrated C-UAS capabilities on ground platforms, aiming to respond to the growing use of drones on the battlefield and to enhance the protection of mechanized forces.
@saibadetudonews Germany advances counter-drone defense with Interceptor-S integration on the Boxer armored vehicle KNDS announced that, on February 6, it signed a memorandum of understanding with the German company TYTAN Technologies for the integration of interception drones developed by TYTAN into combat vehicles produced by KNDS. The signing took place in the presence of Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katrin Weidemann. The cooperation stems from the successful integration of the Interceptor-S interceptor drone into the Boxer RCT30 armored personnel carrier. The fully integrated system was demonstrated at the Bundeswehr test range in Münster-Bergen in the fall of 2025, as part of the Bundeswehr Land experimental series. Source and images: KNDS
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