GOBI Zephyr
Harmattan AI's 2.2kg interceptor drone that rams small drones.
GOBI Zephyr is Harmattan AI’s 2.2kg ramming interceptor drone. France ordered its first 50 on 23 September for delivery from October.
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Can a warheadless 2.2kg drone that rams its target protect French troops?
Timeline for GOBI Zephyr
France buys 50 Harmattan AI interceptors
Drones: Industry & DefenceBackground
GOBI Zephyr is a compact counter-drone interceptor made by Harmattan AI. It destroys small drones by colliding with them rather than carrying a warhead. France’s first order on 23 September 2026 made it part of the country’s emerging short-range counter-drone capability.
The drone weighs 2.2kg and can reach 350km/h. Its ramming method avoids an explosive payload over the protected area if an interception fails. France tested Zephyr for two months before the trial ended on 22 September 2026, one day before the order.
Zephyr matters as a French-made option in a counter-drone market where armed forces need interceptors that can be deployed near troops and infrastructure. Its usefulness now depends on whether deliveries and operational testing confirm the trial results.
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