Diehl Defense Unveils Cobra 600: A Jet-Powered Drone Interceptor Armed with IRIS-T Missile
By
Thomas Newdick
Sesame, salt, and substance. A flagship bake.
Summary
German defense company Diehl Defense has unveiled the Cobra 600, a jet-powered drone interceptor that carries an IRIS-T missile. The system extends the reach of surface-to-air missile batteries by carrying the missile hundreds of miles from its runway launch point. The drone-based air defense system represents a novel approach to aerial interception, drawing comparisons to recent Russian developments that have added short-range air defense missiles to Shahed-136 drones.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe Cobra 600, which has not previously been seen in public, combines a jet-powered drone platform with a missile rail armed with one of the company's IRIS-T missiles.
The new system immediately recalls recent Russian developments, which add short-range air defense missiles to its versions of the Shahed-136 long-range one-way attack drone.
The Cobra 600 carries the missile hundreds of miles from its runway launch point, extending the reach of surface-to-air missile batteries.
You might also wanna read
Israel Deploys World's First Operational High-Power Laser Defense System
Israel has deployed the world's first operational high-power laser defense system called Iron Beam. The 100kW laser weapon is designed to in
tomshardware.com·5mo ago
Iran-Backed Militias Successfully Target U.S. Black Hawk Helicopter with Kamikaze Drones in Iraq
Iran-backed militia groups in Iraq have successfully targeted a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter and air defense radar using short-range kami
twz.com·2mo ago
Israel Ministry of Defense and Rafael Deliver First Operational Iron Beam Laser System to IDF
The Israel Ministry of Defense and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have delivered the first operational high-power laser system, called Iron
mod.gov.il·5mo ago
Photon Matrix: Laser Device Targets Mosquitoes
The Photon Matrix, a laser-wielding device, is designed to track and kill airborne mosquitoes using LiDAR technology. It is currently featur
newatlas.com·11mo ago
DARPA's X-76 Experimental Aircraft Aims to Combine Jet Speed with Helicopter Flexibility
DARPA's SPRINT program aims to develop an aircraft that combines the speed of jets with the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of hel
darpa.mil·3mo ago
Young Entrepreneurs Build $121M Defense Drone Company from Drone Racing Background
Two young entrepreneurs, Soren Monroe-Anderson (22) and Olaf Hichwa (24), transformed from teenage drone racers into successful defense cont
dronexl.co·7mo ago