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Buckler

Sub-$100,000 supersonic interceptor for Group 3 drones.

by X-Bow Systems · Unveiled Jul 20, 2026

PrototypeInterceptorAirUnveiledJul 20, 2026

Low-cost interceptor with an in-house X-Bow airframe and solid rocket motor, flight-tested before its 2026 launch.

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    Unveiled at Farnborough

    SourcesX-Bow Systems

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    CompanyX-Bow Launches Buckler: A Flight-Tested, Sub-$100K Interceptor to Defeat Drones at Scale

    X-Bow Systems · Jul 20, 2026 · Supports: System, System milestone

    “today unveiled Buckler™, a low-cost interceptor designed to defeat Group 3 drones at supersonic speeds—flight-tested, priced under US$100,000”

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