interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌin-tər-ˈsep-tər 
variants
or less commonly intercepter
: one that intercepts
specifically
: a light high-speed fast-climbing fighter plane or missile designed for defense against raiding bombers or missiles
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So co-production of some interceptors could be a possibility, but also help with their drone manufacturing, and this could also help us in the future.
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CBS News, 14 June 2026
To defend against those attacks by Russian Shahed drones, Ukraine has deployed low- and high-tech air defense systems that include homegrown, inexpensive interceptor drones.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
As of early 2026, its companies were producing up to 1,000 interceptor drones a day.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Another offering is the U680 Bird of Prey, an uncrewed drone interceptor which is designed to counter mass aerial threats at once.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
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CBS News, 14 June 2026
To defend against those attacks by Russian Shahed drones, Ukraine has deployed low- and high-tech air defense systems that include homegrown, inexpensive interceptor drones.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
As of early 2026, its companies were producing up to 1,000 interceptor drones a day.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Another offering is the U680 Bird of Prey, an uncrewed drone interceptor which is designed to counter mass aerial threats at once.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
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“Interceptor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interceptor. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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interceptor
noun
in·ter·cep·tor
ˌint-ər-ˈsep-tər
: one that intercepts
especially
: a fast fighter plane designed for defense against bombers
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