French firm ALM Meca is trying to advance high-speed drone interception with the Fury 120, a new jet-powered system designed to hunt and destroy one‑way attack drones.
At 1.1 meters (3.6 feet) long, the interceptor can reportedly reach speeds of 700 kilometers (435 miles) per hour, using its kerosene microjet to generate thrust.
It can also withstand accelerations up to 20 times the force of gravity, giving it the agility needed to take on fast-moving drones like Iran’s Shahed and Russia’s Geran.
During a recent test flight, the Fury 120 accelerated like a Formula 1 car before climbing vertically and showing off its maneuverability.
“There is no other product of this type in Europe,” said Thierry Berthier, associate researcher at the Research Center of the Saint-Cyr Coëtquidan Military Academy, and advisor to ALM Meca, as quoted by Challenges.
“Only the American company Anduril is developing a comparable product, the Roadrunner.”
The Bigger Picture
The Fury 120 arrives against a backdrop of airspace challenges for NATO’s eastern members.
Russian drones have reportedly crossed into Poland and Romania, prompting Article 4 talks after a major violation over Poland, according to UNITED 42.
Meanwhile, Ukraine is already fielding its own advanced interceptor drones, like the modular P1‑SUN, also designed to take on Shahed-type drones.
