European defense analysts suggest that Russian Geran drones could be countered with specialized interceptor UAVs, and several companies across the continent are already developing such systems.

Observers described drone interceptors as an emerging class of munitions that manufacturers believe could offer a relatively low-cost solution against swarms of strike drones. Unlike traditional air-defense systems, these platforms are designed to engage targets either through direct kinetic strikes or by detonating a small warhead in close proximity.

Johannes Pinl, CEO of the British company MARSS, explained that their Interceptor MR drone, equipped with artificial intelligence, is significantly cheaper to produce and operate than a Geran. At the same time, Sweden’s Destinus is working on a comparable solution: the Hornet system, intended to neutralize low-cost UAVs and drone swarms.