Lithuanian company Granta Autonomy unveils Black Wasp autonomous interceptor drone to counter kamikaze drones
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Dylan Malyasov
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A Lithuanian drone company, Granta Autonomy, has unveiled the Black Wasp, an autonomous interceptor drone designed to destroy Shahed-class kamikaze drones and other loitering munitions. Announced on June 24, 2026, the Black Wasp represents a new kinetic counter-drone weapon developed from front-line experience in Ukraine, adding to the growing arsenal of exportable defense technology from small nations.
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bskyLithuanian company Granta Autonomy unveils Black Wasp autonomous interceptor drone to counter kamikaze dronesdefence-blog.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledGranta Autonomy announced the Black Wasp on June 24, 2026, describing it as an autonomous interceptor drone built specifically to hunt and destroy enemy strike drones, reconnaissance unmanned aircraft, and loitering munitions
The Black Wasp adds a new kinetic counter-drone weapon to the growing arsenal of small nations that have turned four years of front-line experience in Ukraine into exportable defense technology
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