NX Interceptor

The NX is a high-speed, AI-powered interceptor drone originally developed in Ukraine to counter loitering munitions and one-way attack drones, including the Shahed-136 and Geran series. Designed in Ukraine and manufactured in the United States and Europe, the NX supports a scalable, cost-effective approach to air defense and provides an alternative to expensive traditional kinetic intercept systems.

Since mid-2025, the NX platform has been employed successfully in combat operations, including confirmed intercepts of Shahed drones. The system has become part of Ukraine's evolving "Anti-Shahed" layered defense concept, providing mobile units with agile, distributed interception capability.

The Interceptor leverages AI-enabled terminal guidance, allowing it to autonomously recognize, track, and pursue targets during the final phase of engagement. This capability enhances operator effectiveness during intercept operations and provides a critical advantage in contested electronic warfare environments where communications between the drone and operator may be degraded by adversary countermeasures.

The platform is engineered for rapid-response intercept missions, combining high maneuverability with FPV-based targeting and autonomous capabilities. The NX achieves cruising speeds of 200–220 km/h and attack speeds of up to 300 km/h, enabling direct mid-air interception of hostile aerial threats. With an operational flight time of approximately 10 minutes, the system is optimized for rapid launch, engagement, and terminal attack.

The NX can be deployed from multiple launch configurations, including handheld systems, mobile ground launchers, and airborne platforms, allowing operational flexibility across a wide range of battlefield environments. The system supports both daytime and nighttime operations, with mission-specific payload and sensor configurations. While its primary role is aerial interception, the platform can also be configured for ground strike missions.