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flag NATO is testing the U.S. Merops drone system in Eastern Europe to counter Russian drones, after it proved effective in Ukraine.

flag NATO is testing the U.S.-made Merops counter-drone system, proven effective in Ukraine, to defend Eastern Europe against Russian drone attacks. flag The system, which uses a remotely piloted or autonomous interceptor drone, has destroyed over 1,000 Russian Shahed-style drones in Ukraine and is credited with up to 40% of such shootdowns. flag Costing about $15,000 per launch, it offers a low-cost alternative to expensive missiles. flag Polish and Romanian troops have procured the system and trained with U.S. forces, though it has not yet been used in live combat by NATO. flag The deployment reflects a broader Western shift toward affordable, AI-assisted defenses as drone warfare intensifies.

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