Lithuanian defense startup Granta Autonomy has unveiled the Black Wasp, an autonomous interceptor drone designed to counter kamikaze UAVs. The battery-powered quadcopter weighs about 4 kg, carries a warhead of up to 500 grams, reaches speeds of 320 km/h, and has a range of 40 km with a service ceiling of 7 km. It uses machine vision for terminal guidance, enabling operation under signal jamming, drawing on Ukrainian combat experience.
Lithuanian defense firm Granta Autonomy has unveiled the Black Wasp, an autonomous interceptor drone purpose-built for engaging kamikaze UAVs, according to a single source post attributed to analyst Yigal Levin.
The battery-powered quadcopter weighs roughly 4 kg, carries a warhead of up to 500 grams, can take off vertically without a launcher, and reaches speeds of up to 320 km/h — sufficient to intercept most attack drones. Its flight range is 40 km, with an operational altitude of up to 7 km.
Like several other interceptor drones, the Black Wasp uses machine vision for terminal homing, allowing it to continue its mission when radio signals are jammed — a capability informed by Ukrainian battlefield experience. The company describes it as an attempt to create a low-cost air defense layer deployable by small units without complex infrastructure.
The report is based on a single source and has not been corroborated independently.
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