The Army has bought 13,000 of the Ukraine-tested Merops interceptor, locking its maker into a $500 million deal.

Ukrainian companies Vyriy Industries and NOCTIS have unveiled a new interceptor drone ZIRKA, aimed at destroying Russian Shahed drones, which can reach above 211.27 mph.

The Army has bought 13,000 of the Ukraine-tested Merops interceptor, locking its maker into a $500 million deal.

An unverified video of Ukrainian unit taking down a Shahed drone with an American-made interceptor comes as the U.S. Army seeks to field drones at scale.